What Are Ear Mites?
The ear mite, Otodectes cynotis, is a surface mite that lives on cats, dogs, rabbits, and ferrets. It is usually found in the ear canal, but it can also live on the skin surface. Ear mites are highly contagious, and animals become infested by direct contact with another infested animal.
Learn About The Preventative Healthcare Guidelines For Dogs
Avoiding an illness is always better than treating it, and when it cannot be avoided, intervention is always more effective if started sooner rather than later. Since dogs age faster than humans, an annual veterinary exam with diagnostic testing is equivalent to a human visiting the doctor every four to five years.
What Is A Hot Spot & Why Do Pets Get Them?
Hot spots – also known as pyotraumatic dermatitis or acute moist dermatitis – are red, inflamed skin lesions that appear quickly, ooze, and may contain pus.
Discover Breeds & Customize Health Plans With A Genetic Health Analysis
Any pet parent with a mixed breed fur baby can tell you they’re usually curious to know exactly which breeds created their sweet pup. Scientific tests can scan a dog’s DNA to determine these breeds as precisely as possible.
Everything You Need To Know About Neutering Your Dog
Neutering (also known as castration) is the common term used to describe the surgical procedure during which both testicles are removed in order to sterilize (make infertile) a male dog, therefore stopping its ability to reproduce.
Recognizing Pain In Dogs
Recognizing and treating pain in dogs has evolved dramatically over time. Since dogs are living longer and longer, they are also experiencing the deterioration and debilitation that goes along with aging.
Understanding Lyme Disease In Dogs
Lyme disease is transmitted to dogs through the bite of an infected tick. Once in the bloodstream, it is carried to many parts of the body and is likely to localize in joints or kidneys.
What Is Laser Therapy?
Therapeutic laser is the application of light energy to areas of the body to stimulate healing.
Reducing The Fear Of Veterinary Visits
Many pets are afraid when they come to the veterinary office and may show this fear as submissive urination, panting, drooling, avoidance, growling, snapping, or biting.
Understanding The Importance Of Microchipping Your Pet
The purpose of microchips used for pets is to provide a form of permanent identification.