Bladder stones can cause pain and serious illness in dogs. They can lead to significant pain during urination, and sometimes they can even block the urinary tract. For most dogs with bladder stones, the only solution is surgery. Here are some questions you may have, as a dog owner, if your vet is recommending surgical removal of your dog's bladder stones. How does the vet know your dog has a bladder stone?
4 February 2022
Pet owners depend on their veterinarians for their pets' healthcare. The services provided are routine and preventative, and you should schedule appointments with a vet when pets get sick. Veterinarians can also help their clients when an issue arises that warrants euthanasia. Older pets with declining health, pets with irreversible health conditions, those with severe injuries, or pets who have been classified as aggressive and dangerous might need to be euthanized.
29 November 2021
Dogs have a strange relationship with water. A dog might run and hide the moment they realize it's bath time, but each time they encounter the ocean, a lake, a river, or even your backyard swimming pool—they leap right into the water, without hesitation. If your dog loves to swim and does so at every available opportunity (no matter the temperature), it's important to be on the lookout for a condition known as limber tail syndrome, which is often called swimmer's tail.
22 September 2021
If you have come to the point in time where it's time to say goodbye to your beloved dog because they are no longer enjoying a good quality of life, or if something else has happened that has left you needing to say goodbye to your dog, then you should learn about in-home dog euthanasia. This type of euthanasia is when the vet comes to your home and puts your dog to sleep.
26 July 2021
Guinea pigs make lovely pets. They have charming personalities, and because they can be kept in cages, they tend to be easier to care for than a dog or a cat. Guinea pigs also don't require such extensive vet care as many other pets. They don't need any vaccines, and you don't really need to have them neutered or spayed. However, guinea pigs should still see the vet once a year for a checkup and routine care.
28 April 2021
Ferrets are unusual little animals. They are playful, mischievous, and comical. They've become quite common as pets throughout North America, and many vets now treat them. However, as ferrets are still not quite as popular as dogs or cats, many owners are not quite as well-versed in ferret behaviors and health as they could be. Here are a few ferret behaviors that are sometimes laughed off as being silly — but that actually indicate your ferret needs veterinary attention.
7 April 2021
Dogs often spend their time at home, with the family. Only on occasion do these pets visit boarding facilities, such as if the family goes out of town. Yet, there is a suggestion that dogs can benefit from visiting these centers on a more routine basis, such as on a monthly or even weekly occurrence; learn why. Social Skills All dogs can benefit from good social skills. Healthy social skills are not just important for interaction with other animals, but also with humans.
3 March 2021