Temperatures are dropping and pets are starting to seek a warm, relaxing place to nap away from the chill of the approaching winter. During this time many pet owners will consider purchasing a heated pet bed for their four-legged friend. While heated beds certainly have their benefits, they have their risks to be considered as [...]
More and more pets are benefitting from the use of natural products to treat health concerns including the use of glucosamine to ease the pain associated with arthritis. As cartilage deteriorates, bone on bone contact causes pain and stiffness. Naturally occurring within the body, glucosamine is necessary for healthy joint maintenance and care. A majority [...]
Arthritis affects pets in the same way it does with their human companions. Raising awareness, support, education and research throughout the month of May, arthritis walks will take place in hundreds of cities across the United States. Symptoms associated with arthritis can vary from minor stiffness to severe and debilitating joint pain. Commonly seen in [...]
Much like their human companions, our animal friends benefit from routine blood work to evaluate the condition of vital organs and overall health. Even in animals which appear to be otherwise healthy, blood work may detect early signs of many health conditions allowing for early treatment and improved prognosis. For example, treatment of kidney disease [...]
Perhaps a bit of grey has dusted the face and paws of your furry best friend, or you find them napping more often than at play. Signs of aging often make owners think about the senior years of their pet’s life and question if there is anything they should be doing to provide their companion [...]
As pets age, exercise becomes increasingly important in order to maintain strength and mobility. Loss of muscle tone, arthritis in joints, decrease in metabolism and slowing of organ function all play vital parts in how our pets age. Many owners assume that because their pet is slowing down with age that it is a normal [...]
Much like their human companions, our four legged friends benefit from routine blood work to evaluate the condition of vital organs and over all health. Even in animals which appear to be otherwise healthy, blood work may detect early signs of many health conditions allowing for early treatment and improved prognosis. In addition blood work [...]