Proper nutrition is essential for ensuring the health and well-being of companion animals.  Feeding a diet that is appropriate for the life stage of the pet can help to promote proper growth and development of the younger animal as well as prevent diet-associated diseases in pets of all ages. &...

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in dogs and cats. Early detection is key to a better outcome. Here are 10 warning signs of cancer. If you notice one or more of these signs, you should take your pet in to see your local veterinarian. Swollen Lymph NodesThese glands are located through...

What is euthanasia? Euthanasia is a word of Greek origin that translates to "good" and "death."  Although there are people who may contend there is no such thing as a "good death," most veterinarians would disagree.  Whether your pet is seriously injured, suffering from a disease or condi...

What is Horner's Syndrome? Horner's Syndrome is a condition that occurs when certain muscles of the face and eye lose stimulation by nerves from the sympathetic nervous system. Causes Horner's Syndrome is caused by damage or injury to nerves that are part of the sympathetic nervous system. T...

  Equine piroplasmosis is a disease caused by one of two parasites (Babesia caballi or Babesia equi).  Babesia equi is the more pathogenic of the two parasites.  They are found in South and Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.  Areas that are not considered...

In humans we’re all familiar with choking, when food becomes lodged in the trachea (airway), the universal sign of choking and the Heimlich maneuver.  In horses however, choke means something different entirely.  Choke in horses is when feed material or some object becomes lodged in...

Here are some of the most common questions asked by clients whose pets get referred to a veterinary cancer specialist.   My Pet is On Chemo: Should I limit my pet's activity after chemotherapy? Let your pet decide their activity level. Every pet is going to be different, but the...

  The red maple (Acer rubrum), also known as the swamp maple is common in eastern North America. The toxicity of red maple leaves has been recognized in veterinary medicine since the early 1980s.   Signs Lethargy Fever High heart rate High respiratory rate Brown or Yellow mucous m...