by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 22, 2020 | Health Topics, Video Newsroom
According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), 43% of all dogs and 53% of all cats are classified as overweight. What’s worse is that an additional 10% of all dogs and 19% of all cats are considered obese! Therefore, more than half of our dogs...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 22, 2020 | Health Topics, Video Newsroom
Arthritis and chronic pain are not purely human conditions. Dogs and cats feel pain too and arthritis causes long term pain that can affect your their behavior and activity level. Modern veterinary diagnostics and therapies can offer some hope. Pain has many causes....
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 19, 2020 | Health Topics, Video Newsroom
It’s been said that “eyes are the windows to the soul” and certainly when you look into the eyes of your beloved pets, you can see the affection and loyalty reflected there. Unfortunately, some owners look deep into their pet’s eyes and see...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 19, 2020 | Health Topics, Video Newsroom
Pets are living longer thanks to advances in veterinary care, diagnostics, and earlier intervention. But the key to enjoying our “senior” pets lies not only in extending their life span, but in helping them enjoy their later years to the fullest. Like...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 19, 2020 | Health Topics, Video Newsroom
It’s a common occurrence: Pet owners expressing feelings of frustration, helplessness and even despair from a single symptom. Their pets itch and scratch, itch and scratch — and it is not a flea problem! Although this may not seem like a big deal, these owners...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 19, 2020 | Health Topics, Video Newsroom
Most dog owners would admit a lack of knowledge or perhaps even a lack of concern about canine hypertension, or high blood pressure in dogs. After all, since they don’t have the same vices as we do, they shouldn’t be at risk, right? Well, the answer may be...