We are all not immune to a changing economy. It can be stressful, expensive, and unnerving to think about! One of the great things about veterinary medicine is the creation of pet insurance. Similar, but not exactly like human insurance, pet insurance is a wonderful tool for today’s pet owner to help cover the increasing [...]
Grape, Raisin, and Currant Toxicity in Dogs For over 20 years, veterinarians have known that grapes, raisins, and currants are toxic to dogs. Although the reasoning behind the toxicity is still unknown, it is imperative to know that even one grape can lead to serious illness in our dogs. WHAT TYPES OF GRAPES ARE TOXIC? [...]
What is Chagas disease? Chagas disease comes from the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite. The parasite is spread by the Mexican “kissing bug” and other related insects. These insects will feed on the blood of their host. An infected insect will defecate during the blood feed. Inadvertent consumption of the feces or host (insect) will cause transmission [...]
Tracking your pet’s resting respiratory rate is a key component of monitoring their cardiac health. Here is some information and guidance that will help you play an important role in your pet’s veterinary care! WHAT IS RESTING RESPIRATORY RATE? A pet’s resting respiratory rate refers to the amount of breaths your pet takes in one [...]
COME JOIN US! It's our 5 year anniversary and we are having an Open House to Celebrate! When: Saturday, May 22nd from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM We will have raffles, goodie bags, and ice cream (both for people and their pets)! We will invite those who would like to come in for a tour. [...]
“SUGAR-FREE” CAN MEAN A SEVERE XYLITOL TOXICITY FOR YOUR DOG WHAT IS XYLITOL? Marketed as a sugar substitute and used widely for people looking for low glycemic index foods. Xylitol can be found in gum, candies, breath mints, baked goods and pudding. But it's also commonly added to cough syrup, chewable or gummy vitamins and [...]
UPDATE AS OF NOVEMBER 19, 2020 by Dr. Vicki M Petsche Currently there is still limited evidence that companion animals can be infected with COVID 19 and no evidence that dogs or cats can be a source of infection to other animals or to humans resulting in COVID-19. There have been very few cases of [...]
Pets Have Teeth Too! Does your pet have bad breath? If you are not welcoming the exuberant kisses for you favorite furry friend because of bad breath, then there is a problem. Bad breath is a sign that your pet has dental disease. The source of the bad breath is from bacteria that are present [...]
How do you entertain your dog after being placed on "exercise restriction" after a surgery or injury? Or maybe it's a cold and dreary day and you can't get outside? Will your dog climb the walls or destroy the house without their daily walk? This can be very difficult for most dogs. Even the most [...]
In January 2020, two people were bitten by coyotes in the Chicagoland area. While coyotes are unlikely to attack humans there are attacks on our pets, especially during the winter months. Coyote mating and birthing season lasts through May, which means that coyotes may be more visible and aggressive during this time. Small dogs and [...]
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