Preventive medications can be harmful or even fatal to a dog that has an adult heartworm infection, so it is very important that dogs be tested before starting a preventive program. Preventive medications can be harmful or even fatal to a dog that has an adult heartworm infection, so it is very important that dogs [...]

Heartworm disease may result in severe lung disease, heart failure, other organ damage, and may lead to death in pets. Heartworm disease is a serious disease that results in severe lung disease, heart failure, other organ damage, and may lead to death in pets, mainly dogs, cats, and ferrets. It is caused by a parasitic [...]

A dental examination is imperative for pets at all stages of life, particularly so when they are young. Read more on this topic by visiting Dr. Groves Blog. A dental examination is imperative for pets at all stages of life, particularly so when they are young. Your first puppy or kitten visit to the veterinarian's [...]

Unfortunately our feline friends do develop many orthopedic conditions including those affecting the joints. Do cats develop arthritis and joint pain problems? How would I know if my cat was affected joint pain? Unfortunately our feline friends do develop many orthopedic conditions including those affecting the joints. Diseases such as osteoarthritis (an inflammatory condition of [...]

We know it can be hard (mission impossible sometimes!) in this blog post we shed some light on maintaining your pet's teeth. Do I really need to brush my pet's teeth? In order to prevent oral disease it is necessary to provide your pets with good dental care, both professionally and at home. A dental [...]

If you have a pet - chances are he or she will get an ear infection at some point. Education is key - learn more about ear infecitons in this post. Ear infections in pets are a common concern among client in the veterinary practice today. Many pets at some point in their life will [...]

If unable to seek veterinary care during an emergency, CPR may help. How do I perform CPR on my pet? In the event of an emergency always contact your veterinarian immediately. If unable to seek veterinary care right away CPR may help. If your pet is nonresponsive or unconscious, meaning they do not respond to [...]

Commonly found in small and toy breed pets, patellar luxation may also affect large breed pets. I have a 1 year old Chihuahua that has been diagnosed with a patellar luxation. What is this and what can be done about it? Patellar luxations are commonly found in small and toy breed pets although this condition [...]

Find solutions for inappropriate elimination. My cat is urinating inappropriately outside the litter box. What causes this? In cats, the first step to help solve this issue is differentiating inappropriate urination from spraying. Inappropriate urination is typically noted by finding puddles of urine on horizontal surfaces, such as floors, bathtubs or sinks. Spraying is noted [...]

Learn more about this pet eye condition and what corrective steps can be taken. What is entropion and what can be done to correct it? Entropion is a condition of the eyelid or eyelids which results in the inward rolling or folding of the eyelid margin. There are two eyelids for each eye, the dorsal [...]