10 Foods Toxic to Pets
There’s no denying that the key to your pet’s heart is through their stomach, which is great when you’re rewarding them with treats during positive-reinforcement training. However, do not take this sentiment to the extreme, or you may end up—unintentionally—damaging your pet’s health. Feeding your pet table scraps increases their risk of weight-related health conditions, and many common foods can be toxic—and sometimes deadly—for pets. Our Desert Vet team shares [...]
A Pet Vaccine Tutorial
Vaccines stimulate your pet’s immune system to fight dangerous infectious diseases, and keeping your pet’s vaccines up to date can save their life. Our Desert Vet team wants to provide important information about your pet’s vaccines to ensure they are properly protected. Puppy and kitten vaccines When puppies and kittens are born, their immune system functions only partially, making them highly susceptible to infectious diseases. They receive protective immunity from [...]
What Dog Owners Should Know About Parvovirus
Parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that causes severe gastrointestinal (GI) signs in dogs and puppies. Without prompt treatment, parvovirus is often fatal, but with aggressive therapy and supportive care, survival rates are 85% to 95%. Our Desert Vet team wants to provide information about this dangerous disease to help protect your four-legged friend. What is parvovirus in dogs? Parvoviruses are prevalent, and almost every mammalian species has their [...]
December Update
Looking for a new pet? Important things to consider before getting a new pet: Do your research. Can you afford the continuous care? They will need vet visits, leashes, collars, possible behavior classes, possible special diets. Who will be the person responsible for daily care? Do you have the room for a big breed or a fenced in space for a small breed? Will this pet fit with your [...]
November Update
Ahhh, those big eyes, cute cocked ears, wagging tails and soft whimper, all pleading for just a nibble or crumb....DON'T fall for it, DON'T do it! Every early December we treat several cases of upset bellies, loose stool and pancreatitis. We even occasionally surgically remove gravel and rocks from the stomach and intestines. Dogs and cats not used to rich turkey gravy, cheese sauces, left over fats or sweet treats [...]
Dental Care- 5 quick facts
Many people don’t know how important it is to pay attention to the oral health of their pets! Giving your pet proper care for their teeth and gums not only makes them happier and healthier- it adds years on to their life! Here are 5 quick facts that will show you why:
