How To House Train Your Dog

One of our loyal followers on twitter had a question about house training her dog – and we responded, check out the article below…

Q. @a_animalclinic we have a 16 month old basset hound and he STILL is having problems w/ house training! Ugh! Help plz! I’m at a loss…

A. I’d love to answer this for you @di_nichon. In America, well over 90% of our pets live inside and you are going to have to go through the housebreaking process with your Basset Hound if you want to live a “poop & pee free” lifestyle with your puppy. It does not have to take a long time – that’s if you commit to being totally engaged during the process – and you’ll see that the time you invest will shorten the time span it takes to train him/her. [read more...]

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Acupuncture for Your Pets

Many veterinarians are now using acupuncture to treat animals not only for pain but for diseases such as allergies, seizures and reproductive problems. Watch the video and let us know what your thoughts are and whether or not you’d be open to using acupuncture.

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World’s Largest Rodent

February 23, 2011

I came across this video and was amazed at how big this rodent is…check out the video for yourself!

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Holiday Pet Safety

December 18, 2010

What kinds of holiday plants are toxic to my pet?
Aloe , Apple (Includes crabapples) , Apricot , Australian Pine (Norfolk Pine, House Pine, Norfolk Island Pine) , Azalea (Rosebay, Rhododendron) , Baby’s Breath (Maidens Breath) , Caladium (Malanga, Elephant’s Ears), Carnation , Chamomile , Cherry , Christmas Rose, Chrysanthemum (Daisy, Mum), Elephant Ears (Caladium, Malanga) [...]

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Pet Cancer: Diagnosis, Treatment and Effects

November 23, 2010

Can my animal catch cancer from another animal or transmit it?
For the vast majority of cases the answer to both questions is “No!”
Animals can be infected with viruses or other microorganisms some of which cause cancer. Some are infected from their mother before or at birth but infection can also be acquired by contact with [...]

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What Is Cancer?

November 15, 2010

What is cancer?
Cancer is a disorder of cell growth (uncontrolled cell division) that results in an abnormal mass of tissue (tumor) without a purpose. The growth exceeds that of normal tissue, is un-coordinated and persists after the cause has gone. There are many different types of cancers.
A few definitions
“Cancer” is the Latin word for ‘crab’ [...]

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Types of Wellness Testing for Dogs

October 18, 2010

Complete Blood Count -
This simple blood test analyzes the cellular components in the bloodstream. These include red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the tissues, white blood cells, which fight infection and respond to inflammation, and platelets, which help the blood to clot. The CBC provides details about the number, size, and shape of the [...]

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Wellness Testing For Dogs

October 15, 2010

What is wellness testing?
Wellness testing is the term given to a group of tests that are performed specifically to detect signs of early disease in a pet that is apparently healthy.
Why do wellness testing?
Pets cannot tell you how they are feeling, and as a result disease may be present before you are aware of it. [...]

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What Is Tartar & Can It Be Prevented?

September 17, 2010

What is tartar and can it be prevented?
The mouth of all mammals is home to thousands of bacteria. Many of these bacteria will breed on the surfaces of the tooth and form an invisible layer called plaque or biofilm. Some of this is removed naturally by the pet’s tongue and chewing habits but if allowed [...]

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Your Pets and Periodontal Disease

September 13, 2010

I was unaware that pets have dental problems. Is it common?
Dental disease is the most common disease in pets. Over 68% of all pets over the age of three have some form of periodontal or dental disease. Most pets will show few signs of dental disease. It is up to the pet’s family and veterinarian [...]

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