There is a best way to change your dog or cat’s food. The key is “Slowly”. Start by mixing some new food in with the original food and over several days, gradually increase the percentages until you are feeing almost allnew food then make the final switch. For example, day one, you might have 90%…
The life expectancy of a cat can be related to if they are indoors only, indoor and outdoors or just outdoors. At Granville Veterinary Clinic, we see many cats that are outdoors only or live both in and out and have live long healthy lives. However, statistically, indoor cats live longer. According to Dr. Dawn…
What do you do if you cut your dogs nails too short? This is a common question we get from pet owners trying to trim their dogs nails at home! Here are some tips to help you if this happens. It can be difficult to trim the nails of dogs, especially in dogs that…
We have been receiving reports of outbreaks of the Canine Influenza Vaccine (CIV), also known as the dog flu, in the south of the country. We have concern that outbreaks may occur locally with so many dogs that travel this time of year. Canine Influenza Vaccine was originally identified in 2005 and news of it…
I recently had a question asking if other bugs besides ticks can spread Lyme Disease. Here is the answer. Researchers have found spirochetes in mosquitoes and other blood-sucking insects. But it has not been proven that they can transmit the infection. A tick is uniquely suited to carry and spread Lyme disease. Spirochetes have co-evolved…
