What Is Giardia?
WHAT IS GIARDIA? Giardia is a simple one-celled parasite; it is not a "worm", bacteria or virus. Most dogs become infected by drinking water contaminated with feces or eating feces from a [...]
Diabetes in Cats
Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the body cannot properly produce or respond to the hormone insulin. This results in elevated levels of glucose, which is the main source of energy [...]
AAHA- The Standard of Veterinary Excellence
WHAT DOES AAHA STAND FOR? AAHA stands for American Animal Hospital Association. It is the only organization that accredits veterinary hospitals. To become accredited, companion animal hospitals undergo regular comprehensive evaluations by [...]
Feline Leukemia and the risk to your cat
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is one of the most common infectious diseases in cats, affecting between 2 and 3% of all cats in the United States. HOW DOES A CAT CONTRACT THE [...]
Get to the root of missing teeth
Did you know that adult dogs have 42 teeth? However, sometimes during a veterinarian examination some may be missing. They’re usually missing because of trauma, dental disease, or even a congenital abnormality. [...]
Feline Oral Resorptive Lesions
Feline tooth resorption is a very painful, and unfortunately a very common condition, in cats. Cells destroy the tooth root surfaces by causing the enamel to erode away. As the disease progresses, [...]