The Differences Between Male and Female Kittens It can be difficult to determine if a kitten is male or female. Unlike dogs, cats have their reproductive anatomy just below their rectum in both males and females. This makes “sexing” or determining the sex of kittens a challenge, especially when they are young kittens and aren’t…
Doggy Breath vs. Halitosis
Many clients complain that their dogs breath smells bad. A bad odor can be a sign that your dog just ate something really stinky or a sign of a serious oral health problems such as a bad tooth, dental calculus, gingivitis, a foreign body lodged, various systemic diseases that can cause ulceration and/or infections, or…
Kissing Bug Dangers to Dogs
The kissing bug can cause a serious and even fatal disease in dogs. Learn more in this article. As you will see, there are some simple things you can do to prevent disease. Check out the article below.
Important Update on Grain Free Diets & Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs
The FDA released their update on the issue of grain free foods and dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs on June 27, 2019. Basically, the report indicates that there still is no direct link to the reported cases of the heart condition and any specific diets. The investigation is ongoing and may last for years! Below are some links that…
4th of July Dangers for Dogs & Cats
Fireworks and other Fourth of July Hazards There are a few hazards associated with the 4th of July in dogs and cats. The bang of fireworks can spark fear behaviors in dogs that can range from mild and non-harmful behaviors to destructive behaviors. The mild and non-harmful behaviors include whining, keeping close to their owners…