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The quick answer…nobody knows! Coronaviruses have been around for many years and extensively studied. They are a group of viruses that typically cause disease in animals.  A brand new strain known as COVID-19 was discovered in China.  COVID-19, the new strain of coronavirus,  started in an animal (bats) and infected people. This is not the…

On any given day, one of our family pets will be found in bed with one of my daughters. Our pets give us emotional support, reduce anxiety, and decrease our stress. They are more intuitive than people, more present, and even more compassionate.  What happened Friday My daughter came home from school on Friday and…

Dogs typically have diarrhea at the most inopportune times! It is usually on the weekend or in the middle of the night. If your dog is acting normal, not vomiting, eating and drinking and there is no blood in the stool, you can try some simple fixes. Fix 1 Change the diet to cooked white…

Your veterinarian or veterinary nurse or technician is NOT trying to SELL you heartworm prevention. They are genuinely concerned and want to prevent a potentially FATAL disease because they love your pet and want it to live a long healthy life.  How heartworm is spread  Mosquitos spread heartworm disease. A mosquito bites a heartworm positive…

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is the only accrediting organization in the United State and Canada for veterinary hospitals. Only 15% of the 26,000 hospitals in the US are accredited and meet the stringent standards and guidelines set forth by AAHA. By choosing an AAHA accredited hospital, you are assured your pet is receiving…

The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) launched a study one year ago investigating dogs diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) that were considered atypical breeds (different than the breeds listed.) Certain breeds of dogs, such as Great Danes, Dobermans, Portuguese Water Dogs, Irish Wolfhounds, Standard/Giant Schnauzers and Newfoundlands have been found to have a genetic predisposition to…

Pet ownership comes with many responsibilities, the biggest being financial. Pets cost money, and not just to buy them, but to care for them. Cost of a Pet Be sure to do your homework before you purchase the pet you are longing to have–sometimes the long term costs and commitments are not always expected. For…

At this time…no you should not. CBD or cannabidiol was found to be highly effective for a seizure disorder in children called Dravet syndrome. This led to the production of Epidiolex, the only FDA approved and tested CBD oil. What is CBD oil? CBD oil is a concentrated extract made from cannabis flowers or leaves…

I am starting a series on nutrition and I want to begin by talking about what is good gut health. Your pet’s gut is the basis of his or her immune system. Over 70% of the immune system relates to good gut function. Why is this so important? Good gut health will help fight off…

Pet Obesity is an Epidemic! The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) conducted its 2018 survey. The results are in and they found 56% of dogs and 60% of cats overweight or obese. This is very concerning as obesity leads to many health problems. These include heart disease, diabetes, orthopedic issues, and even cancer. How…