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If you can’t take the heat…Get out of the kitchen! Heat Stroke in Pets As the weather starts to heat up this season we would like to discuss and help you understand more about this life threatening condition. Understanding the potential causes, diagnostic steps, and treatment options can help you determine how to keep your

Feline resorptive lesions are also know as “Cat Cavities.” Often a cat’s gums in the affected area will be cherry red in color. A good way to determine if your cat is affected is to touch the gum with a Q-tip above the suspected lesion, and if the cat’s jaws chatter this condition is highly

Many people choose not to neuter their male pet because they believe it takes away their “manhood” or makes their pet less masculine.  Some people think that neutering can change their pet’s personality and may make them gain weight.  While some people’s reasoning may be true, the benefits of neutering far outweigh the reasons for

The short answer is yes. But the more important question is when? Recent guidelines suggest the ideal time to spay or neuter your pet depends on their size and breed: Small dogs and cats: Spay or neuter around 6 months of age. Medium to large dogs: Wait until they’re close to one year. Giant breeds (like Great

Orchiectomy/Neuter- What is it: Orchiectomy (Neuter) is a procedure, performed by a veterinarian, that includes the surgical removal of both testicles. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. In adult dogs, a single incision is placed just in front of the scrotum, from which both testicles are removed. The “testicular pedicles”, containing the blood supply