Educational Materials
Understanding & Treating Addison’s Disease
Addison’s disease is the common name for hypoadrenocorticism, caused by decreased hormone production from the outer part or cortex of the adrenal gland.
Learn About Heartworm Prevention & Treatment
Heartworm disease, or dirofilariasis, is a serious and potentially fatal disease. It is caused by a blood-borne parasite known as Dirofilaria immitis.
Flea & Tick Prevention Is Always Important
Flea and tick prevention consists of a variety of products used to control flea and/or tick infestations on your pet and to prevent infestations inside your home.
How To Calculate Your Pet’s Body Condition Score
Weight-conscious people are familiar with BMI (Body Mass Index) as a yardstick to identify ideal weight in humans. Pet owners are also focused on the weight of their pets. Luckily, there is a way to measure the body condition of our furry friends, too.
Training Your Pet To Travel
An increasing number of pet owners are taking their pets with them when they travel by car or airplane rather than leaving them behind.
How To Help Your Grieving Pet
Losing a pet is tough. It’s tough on every member of the family, including the other pets.
Understanding Grief After Loss & Learning How To Cope
The loss of a loved one is one of the greatest sorrows that can occur in life. When someone we love – such as a beloved pet – dies, the loss can cause intense grief and sorrow.
Surgery Helps Dogs With Torn CCL
One of the most common injuries to the knee of dogs is tearing of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). This ligament is similar to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in humans.