May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month! Lyme disease is a serious disease that can afflict both people and pets. As you may know, the disease is spread through ticks, which are unfortunately spreading throughout North America. Left untreated, Lyme disease can cause some very serious—and potentially life-threatening—issues, such as kidney failure and heart trouble. A veterinarian offers some prevention tips below. Landscaping Ticks love to lurk in long grasses, leaf litter, and piles of debris, … Read More
At some point or another, your dog will almost certainly meet another dog. It might be because you’re adopting a second pup to add to your family, or simply because you’re passing another dog during a walk. But in either case, you’ll want to know how to introduce two dogs properly so that everything goes smoothly. Here are a few guidelines: Take Things Slow Rule number one: take it slow. Tossing two dogs together and … Read More
You’ve definitely heard of antioxidants before. They’re found in many human foods and offer us many health benefits. The question is, do antioxidants offer those same benefits for our canine companions? The answer is yes—antioxidants are important for keeping your pup happy and healthy throughout their life. Let’s take a look at some of the major benefits of antioxidants for dogs. They Keep Food Fresh Antioxidants do just what their name suggests: battle oxidation. Oxidation … Read More
As you probably know, your dog or cat can be allergic to many things. Dust, dirt, fleas, mold, pollen, ingredients in their food, certain materials like rubber or plastic… the list goes on and on. But can dogs and cats themselves can be allergic to each other? And if they are, what do you do about it? Can Dogs and Cats Be Allergic to Each Other? Yes, dogs and cats can be allergic to each … Read More
The puparazzi are getting pretty excited. The Westminster Kennel Show starts February 10th! It’s always fun to see these pampered pooches strutting their stuff! As you may know, dog shows typically divide their furry contestants into breed groups. A veterinarian goes over the AKC’s official groups below. Sporting The sporting group contains some very popular pups, such as the Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Irish Setter, and the Cocker Spaniel. Typically, these pooches were bred to … Read More
Happy New Year! As we leave 2019 in the rear view mirror, many people are making predictions about what 2020 may bring. We’ll leave speculations about politics and celebrities to others, but we do have a pretty good idea of what some of our canine pals will be up to this year. Here, a Southern Utah vet lists some cute things your dog will do this year. The Head Tilt Does your furry friend sometimes … Read More
Has your pet been microchipped yet? If not, we strongly recommend getting this done ASAP. As it turns out, microchipping is one of the best things you can do to protect your furry friend. If your pet is ever lost or stolen, that chip could even save their life! A Southern Utah veterinarian discusses microchipping in this article. Basics Microchips are very tiny, about the size of the grain of rice. Unfortunately, they will not … Read More
Have you noticed your dog slowing down lately? Is Fido more interested in napping than in playing Fetch or chasing squirrels? Just like people, dogs go through some changes as they age. Your pet will always be the same cute, lovable pup as always, but his care needs will change a bit. In this article, a Cedar City, UT vet offers a few helpful tips on keeping an older pooch comfortable. Beds Make sure that … Read More