Canine heartworm disease is a potentially fatal and totally preventable disease. Dogs contract heartworms by being bitten by an infected mosquito, which there are plenty of around our parts. Within six months, the heartworm larvae migrate to the heart and mature into adult heartworms that create turbulent blood flow (a heart murmur) and changes in
As our companion dogs and cats enter into their senior years, it becomes even more important for them to visit the veterinarian twice a year. In addition to having a physical exam performed, blood testing is advised twice yearly to monitor for changes with any of your pet’s internal organs. Older pets should visit the
Regular planned dental cleanings allow your pet to maintain a healthy mouth environment which results in a better overall health of your dog or cat. Due to the amount of time necessary to appropriately manage dental disease in our patients, Trusty Vet does not currently perform Dental Cleanings. Dental health is important to your pet
As our pets age, they may begin to show different dietary preferences. Some reasons include painful teeth, stress associated with cognitive decline, or dietary sensitivity. Caution needs to be exercised when attempting to entice our dogs or cats to eat a meal. Foods to avoid due to known toxicity include grapes, onions,
Did you know that many of your pet’s risk of diseases can be in your own back yard, your favorite pet store, or even the dog park you take your pet to? Something as innocent as allowing your puppy to play in a puddle of water, playing fetch with your dog at
Most dog owners are familiar with the term “senior” when it comes to describing their pet’s age, but as dogs are living longer thanks to advancements in veterinary medicine, a new term, “geriatric” is being used to classify older dogs. For the body sizes of 25#, 50#, and 100# in dogs, pets are considered geriatric
Pets are important members of your family, so they should be included in your family’s emergency disaster plan. Preparing for the unexpected is not easy, but the below tips will help you get started. Prepare Early & Communicate If you live in an area prone to certain natural disasters, such as tornadoes, earthquakes,
Losing your animal is one of the scariest experiences you can have as a pet parent. According to the ASPCA, about 15 percent of pet parents had lost a dog or cat in the previous five years. While we recognize July as National Pet Prevention Month, let’s think about how we can prevent the nerve-wracking
Unfortunately, pets can’t always come with you on vacation, and sometimes keeping them at home with a pet sitter isn’t an option. Your best bet is to take them to a kennel or boarding facility and minimize the worry that comes with leaving them behind. The benefit of kenneling your cat or dog is that
Although it is fun celebrating the 4th of July, it is important to keep in mind that a celebration for family and friends may not always be fun for pets. To make sure our furry ones stay “feline” okay and don’t get “ruffed” up, please check out these helpful tips and precautions for this upcoming
