Category Archives: General Pets
Proactive Pet Dental Care is Essential to Health and Longevity
Most people understand the importance of taking care of their own teeth by brushing and flossing every day along with regular professional cleanings. The honest truth is that pets need more daily care and annual cleanings than most people know. They develop dental
Keeping Pets Safe and Healthy During the Holiday Season
Many of the things that make the holidays enjoyable for people can be harmful to our pets. Data indicates that emergency visits to animal clinics escalate from Thanksgiving through the New Year holiday. Here are some reminders to keep your
Protecting Your Dog Against Canine Respiratory Disease
Currently we are seeing our typical cases of seasonal upper respiratory diseases that are more prevalent around the holidays each year. We have had some cases of prolonged coughing despite treatment in dogs that are otherwise normal, and we have
Learn about Librela for dogs with Osteoarthritis
We are very excited to be one of the early roll out clinics for the newest FDA approved product for dogs with Osteoarthritis – Librela! Librela is a once a month injection for dogs that have arthritis – and this
Pet Dental Care – Case Study
We often remind our clients of the necessity of regular dental care for their pets. Dental and oral disease is by far the number one problem experienced by our pets. More than 70% of dogs and cats have some form of periodontal disease
Safeguard your pet with a microchip and current registration
As veterinarians charged with the health and well-being of your pets, we cannot encourage pet parents enough to microchip their pet. It is a simple and inexpensive procedure that can reunite you with your pet if it is ever accidentally
Why environmental enrichment is important for cats
We are often asked by our clients why their cat is displaying various negative behaviors. These behaviors range from inappropriate scratching, aggression toward other pets or people, excessive shyness or hiding, and urinating or defecating outside the litter box. Once
Hypertension in Pets
Animals can suffer from either high or low blood pressure, just like humans. If left untreated, it can have quite debilitating effects. The signs of high blood pressure (hypertension) can be very subtle and insidious. This is why it is
Another Westminster Adventure with BMAH Vet Techs
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is billed as America’s second-longest continuously held sporting event. The 2023 event will be held May 6-9 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York,
Why puppy socialization is so important
There are many different factors that can influence whether your new puppy grows into a well behaved and friendly dog or one that is more shy or aggressive. You may not realize how much early life experiences can and do