by WhiskerTeam | Aug 7, 2024 | Animal Wellness, Other
Just like people, dogs can be affected by different strains of influenza (flu), a highly contagious respiratory infection. There are two strains of canine influenza known to affect dogs internationally. H3N8 broke out around 2004 in Florida and continues to cause...
by WhiskerTeam | Aug 7, 2024 | Animal Wellness
Canine Heartworm Prevention and Testing Canine heartworms, Dirofilaria immitis, are parasitic worms that pose a serious threat to dogs. These long, slender worms live in the pulmonary arteries (and, occasionally, within the heart) of dogs and can measure up to a foot...
by WhiskerTeam | Aug 6, 2024 | Animal Wellness
Cats are the most popular pet in the United States but only 54.3% of cats visit the vet compared to 82.8% of dogs (AVMA 2011). That means almost 27 million cats aren’t receiving life-saving veterinary care! Because cats are more solitary than their canine...
by WhiskerTeam | Aug 6, 2024 | Animal Wellness
Heartworm season is coming! Starting June 1st we recommend that all Colorado dogs be on monthly heartworm prevention. You are likely getting phone calls from us to update your dog’s heartworm test and pick up heartworm preventative. But…. Why? I will tell you!...
by WhiskerTeam | Aug 2, 2024 | Animal Wellness
Many of you know the list of foods toxic to dogs and cats, but there are a wide variety of household plants that are toxic as well. Below is a VERY short list of the common toxic plants we see every day. See the ASPCA’s website for a thorough list. Aloe Vera – ...
