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    Mound’s Pet Food Warehouse is now carrying Pestell Life Mate cat litter that is designed to detect changes in acidity level (pH) of your feline friend’s urine. Why is it important to notice changes in the pH level of your cat’s urine? If you notice changes what should you do? Hopefully this article will…
Recently an “Ask the Vet” question came in about respiratory problems in a guinea pig. If you observe coughing or discharge from the nose or eyes in your guinea pig (or any pet for that matter) you should schedule a veterinary visit as soon as you can. Compared to many other animals, guinea pigs have…
Easter is right around the corner and I’m thinking about getting a bunny. Where could I get a cute little bunny? Unfortunately, many people will buy a rabbit and quickly realize that caring for a rabbit requires a great deal of time and effort. Since Easter is right around the corner, I would encourage you to…
February is Pet Dental Health Month! Every year we set aside February as the month to remind owners that their  pets have teeth, and that your pet’s teeth need attention and proper care. I thought I would briefly go over what that means to those of you that share your life with a dog, cat,…
SCRATCH, SCRATCH, SCRATCH. If this is a familiar sound in your home, you know all too well that the allergy season started early this year. Record-breaking temperatures this past March meant a much more prolific blooming season this Spring. While I loved the bountiful of blooms that the weather brought, I disliked the extra allergens…
Help! I found a tick on my dog. What do I do and how can there be ticks in January? Winter has been especially mild with a number day temperatures reaching the mid-40s. These mild temperatures pose a risk for you and your pets. Frigid winter temperatures help kill fleas and ticks. The lack of…
You’re at the vet with your dog and the doctor tells you that they hear a “murmurâ€. What does this mean? A murmur is abnormal sound that the veterinarian hears when listening to the heart with a stethoscope. As murmurs can have serious consequences, a complete heart work up is recommended when one is detected.
New Year’s is a time that we often think of new beginnings and New Year’s resolutions. For many people one of those resolutions may be to lose weight and eat healthier. If you are one of the many that are making that resolution, have you thought about doing the same for your pet?
