by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
If your dog shows signs of stiffness or begins limping, you may assume that arthritis is to blame. Unfortunately, joint pain can also be a sign of canine Lyme disease. Learning the facts about this tick-borne disease can help you ensure that your pet receives prompt...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Many dogs have thick eye discharge. Sometimes it is just in the morning; sometimes it has to do with a dog’s breed. Some breeds of dogs have eyes that sit differently in their skull, causing more discharge. And, sometimes, the goopy eye is a sign of a severe, chronic...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
If your dog has developed a tendency to pursue the same pointless activity — sucking on his flanks, chasing his own tail, barking or snapping at thin air, et cetera — he may be suffering from canine compulsive disorder, or CCD. Fortunately, treatment and...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
You may have heard of MRSA infections in people discussed in the media in this last year. Otherwise known as Staph or Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, this type of bacteria is resistant to most antibiotics. People infected with this dangerous bacteria can...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Family pets are often described as our “best friends” and news that they are sick can be devastating. Cancer is a disease that can affect family pets like dogs and cats. Through the years, research has developed many cures and treatments for use in...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Warning signs can be present in your family pet before the veterinarian makes an actual diagnosis. You’ll want to be alert and watch for warning signs as preventative measures, and at the same time provide your pet with the best nutrition, exercise program and...
