by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 28, 2020 | Keeping Pets Healthy, Newsletter Library
You’ve just started your car trip with your dog or cat when you hear a particularly disturbing sound, followed by an unmistakable odor. Motion sickness doesn’t just affect humans, but can also be a problem for our animal companions. Although the easy...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 22, 2020 | Keeping Pets Healthy, Providing Care
Only a healthy pet is a happy companion. Assuring your pet’s daily well-being requires regular care and close attention to any hint of ill health. The American Veterinary Medical Association therefore suggests that you consult your veterinarian if your pet shows...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 22, 2020 | Keeping Pets Healthy, Newsletter Library
Young puppies are expected to be full of life and energy. They are enthusiastic about playtime, walks and exercise. Puppies will often follow you wherever you go, can disrupt your nap or quiet time in their excitement to show you something new, and be always ready for...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 22, 2020 | Keeping Pets Healthy, Newsletter Library
The acuity of your family dog’s hearing far surpasses that of humans. Hearing is a critical sense to dogs, and when diminished, will increase dependency on the sense of smell. When a dog hears something, he can hear it without moving his head. Many muscles...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 22, 2020 | Keeping Pets Healthy, Newsletter Library
Veterinary ophthalmologists are often asked, “How well do animals see?” Visual function involves a combination of many factors, including: the field of view, depth perception, acuity, perception of motion, and color differentiation. All of these functions...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 22, 2020 | Keeping Pets Healthy, Newsletter Library
Per their dentist’s recommendation, most people brush their teeth twice a day and floss once a day. Practicing regular at-home care and routinely visiting an oral health professional can help prevent bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease. Having good oral hygiene...
