by BEVS | May 9, 2023 | Pet Health
Most of us, pet parents or not, are familiar with a skunk spray’s lingering and unmistakable scent. Unfortunately, our pets and skunks meet more often than we would like and almost always at the most inconvenient times. And when they do, they bring home that...
by BEVS | Apr 3, 2023 | Neurology, Pet Health
We have more in common with our furry best friends than we think. Just like humans, neurological diseases and disorders can affect our pets, too. One of those disorders–vestibular disease–can be particularly alarming for pet owners, as the symptoms can come on...
by BEVS | Mar 9, 2023 | Pet Health
It’s no secret we are lovers of animals, and we know as caring pet owners, our top priority is to keep our furry best friend safe, happy, and healthy. As we head into spring—March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month—we are forced to take a step back and be...
by BEVS | Feb 20, 2023 | Pet Health
Statistics show that by the time they are three years of age, over 85% of pets have some form of dental disease. It is a distressing problem and can lead to significant health issues like heart, kidney, liver, and untold discomfort. But despite the great volume of...
by BEVS | Nov 5, 2022 | Pain Management, Pet Health, Surgery
If your pet’s bad breath is ruining your snuggle sessions, the smell may be doing more than driving you apart. Bad breath is one of the signs of dental disease in pets, among others. Unfortunately, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, over 85% of...
by BEVS | Sep 9, 2022 | Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner, Pain Management, Pet Health
Animals have evolved to mask signs of pain as a way to survive. In the wild, an injured or ill animal would become vulnerable to predators or a target in their social group, so appearing healthy and robust is a critical instinct. This is one reason that pet owners can...
