Pet Disaster / Evacuation Preparedness
Pet Disaster Preparedness The past month has reminded many of us that weather-related disasters are real and can happen anywhere along the coast. Remember 2003 and hurricane Isabelle? Weather is a fact of life, but being prepared for an emergency is a choice. Resolve this month to put together a plan for an emergency –…
Hairballs – More than just fur
Hairballs Every so often, your otherwise fastidious cat will do an alarming and somewhat disgusting thing. She’ll awake from a peaceful nap, rise up on her paws, retch convulsively for a moment or two, and spit up what may appear at first glance to be a damp clump. What the animal has disgorged — in…
Why we ask for poop!
“And please remember to bring a fecal sample.” Whenever a client schedules a wellness or sick pet visit, our front staff requests they bring a fresh stool sample. We are not fascinated by your pets’ poop, per se, but are concerned about your pets’ well-being and the potential for transmission of parasites to people. That…
Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Our feline friends are living longer than ever, and as they age, we see the emergence of certain conditions, including an over active thyroid gland. Hyperthyroidism stems from the thyroid gland over-producing thyroid hormone, leading to a host of problems, ranging from weight loss, heart disease, kidney disease and other issues. The good news is…
Diabetes Affects Dogs and Cats
Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes ranks high amongst chronic diseases in humans and pets. While most people know that diabetes concerns the amount of sugar within the blood, they are unaware of why it occurs and how it is treated. The disease in pets closely parallels that of humans and is treated in much the same manner….
Lyme Disease – An Annual Invasion
Lyme disease Be prepared for an invasion. Not from across the ocean, but from little critters hitching a ride on mice: ticks. Each year the territory of ticks carrying Lyme disease appears to be spreading, and urban and suburban environments are ripe for the reason they spread: mice. While traditionally people have blamed Lyme disease…
Senior Dogs in the Winter – Keep Them Active!
Winter may be harder on senior dogs than the balmy warmer months of summer. Sure, it is cooler and we do not have to worry about heat stroke, but arthritis is worsened by the cold, their level of exercise decreases, boredom sets in, and there are routine winter hazards. The importance of mental and physical…
Thanksgiving Week Hours and Info
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. In celebration of November, Thanksgiving, and especially Family, District Vet will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Dr. Hassell and crew will be seeing appointments on the following Saturday and Dr. Walker will be back on Monday, with dt,dvm returning to appointments on Tuesday. In case of an emergency, please see…
Canine Arthritis Management
The most common source of chronic pain in dogs is arthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease. Arthritis develops with age in many dogs, but can also begin earlier in life in dogs with hip or elbow dysplasia or as the consequence of an injury. In a select few cases, surgery may be of benefit,…
Common Cat Myths
Common Cat Myths Cats always land on their feet. Not quite true. When cats fall or jump, they try to right themselves and land feet first, but sometimes the fall is from too low a height, limiting the time that a cat can right itself. Many cats that fall break bones in their legs and…
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