Pet Education Blog

It can be concerning to see your pet have a runny nose. A runny nose can be caused by many things – some more serious than others. Understanding some of these possible causes can help you to determine if you should seek veterinary care immediately, or if your pet’s condition is stable enough to monitor

Pet health insurance is a growing industry with many companies offering different coverages. The growing cost of care and advancements in technology within the veterinary field relate to increased service prices, thus insurance can help offset a percentage of veterinary costs. In general, the concept of pet insurance is recommended rather than individual companies or

I’m Mike Conzemius and I’m a board-certified veterinary surgeon. For 30+ years I’ve performed veterinary surgery and trained veterinary students, interns and residents. A common question that owners, veterinary students and young veterinarians ask is, how do I know if a dog has pain from arthritis? What is arthritis? Arthritis is derived from the Greek

Diagnosis and Recommendations Kidney failure is the one of the more common causes of death in dogs and cats.  It is important to recognized kidney failure in the early stages (<70-85% loss of function) when your pet has minimal to no symptoms to prevent progression to the later, more severe stages.  Kidney failure will not

Although dog bite wounds and cat bite wounds are quite common, they can be very severe and often life threatening.  Unfortunately, animal mouths contain a large amount of bacteria and these wounds are very prone to severe infection.  The crushing force of the bite and additional trauma from fighting can severely bruise and damage deeper