How Do I Know What Is a Healthy Weight For My Pet?
If you have concerns about your pet gaining too much weight, make an appointment to visit your veterinarian. There are some health conditions that can cause your pet to gain weight and an exam with blood work can help to rule out some of these conditions. If your pet is otherwise healthy, you may need to change his diet to help him shed a few pounds. How can you tell if your pet is overweight? We have provided two score sheets to offer you some guidance: Feline Body Conditi
My Dog Is Itchy. Can the Veterinarian Prescribe or Suggest Something Over the Phone?
Unfortunately, there is nothing the veterinarian can suggest or prescribe over the phone for itchy skin. There are a number of things that can contribute to Pruritus, or itchy skin, in pets and consequently, it can take some time to properly diagnosis. Flea allergies, food allergies, skin disease, and environmental allergies can all contribute to itchy skin in pets and diagnosing the exact source of the irritation in your pet is typically a process of elimination. If your
My Dog Is Good and Listens to Me. Do I Still Need to Have My Dog on a Leash When I Bring Him/Her to
Yes. This is for the safety of your pet. Under normal conditions and in familiar environments, your dog may listen to you and follow your lead very well. However, vet clinics can be stressful environments for some animals. A loud noise on the street or something in the clinic that startles your dog may cause your dog to react in ways that you do not normally see, like trying to bolt out the door. And while you may trust YOUR pet, we do see animals that do not like other
