Search Results for ‘heart’ June 30, 2012 by Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care Dangers of Over the Counter Medications By Dr Kerri Blackburn It is tempting to reach in the medicine cabinet when our pets are not feeling well, but this can ultimately result in more harm than good. Many over the counter medications that are safe for use in people are toxic to dogs and cats. Even those medications that are safe for use in dogs and […] Read More Owning a Pet Reptile Dr Lorraine Pennea Have you ever thought about owning a pet reptile? Many people think the reptiles that are kept as pets are ‘cool’ to own and sometimes after seeing one up close or handling one people get their hearts set on owning one too. Some of the more common pet reptiles that people keep […] Read More February is National Pet Dental Health Month Studies have shown that a healthy mouth can actually add years to your pet’s life. 80% of dogs and 70% of cats will have some form of dental disease before they turn three. Dental problems don’t just affect the mouth, either. Dental disease can have adverse effects on the heart, kidneys, and other major organs. […] Read More Behind Closed Doors… Despite the best of efforts, most pets can benefit from having a dentistry performed at some point in their life. In fact, you should plan for your pet to require a dental cleaning every 1-2 years after 3 years of age (this may vary between animals). But what really happens when you drop your furry […] Read More February is Veterinary Dental Health Month! Dental care is possibly one of the most overlooked aspects of caring for a pet. We brush our teeth several times a day, visit the dentist a few times a year, and most of us still end up having an issue or two during our lifetime. Pets are no different, yet some of them go […] Read More An Ounce of Prevention Simple things such as osteoarthritis, weight changes, or dental disease can affect your senior pet immensely. In many cases preventative care can help to minimize or eliminate the impact of such challenges. Routine veterinary care Because animals age so much more quickly than humans, semi-annual wellness visits are advised. At these visits your veterinarian can […] Read More Holiday Gifts It’s the time of year for gift giving, and many people include their pets in this tradition. Here are some safe, fun suggestions for making Fido and Fluffy part of this holiday season: Personalized ID tags or collars with your contact information on them are a great way to help make sure your pet makes […] Read More ‘Tis the Season The busiest days at the vet’s office tend to be the right after a big holiday. Many of these appointments involve pets who ate something that they probably shouldn’t have. Some things are fed to pets intentionally, and other things were never meant to be ingested. Read More What is it? We are starting a new fun guessing game here at Animal Medical of What Is It? We are going to present a radiograph on this blog and our FaceBook. Please join in the fun and guess what a dog/cat ate and that is now showing up on an X-Ray. Please respond either here or join […] Read More Newer Posts
