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...
by BEVS | Aug 15, 2022 | Emergency Visits, Pet Health, Summer Pet Safety, Toxic Foods for Pets
Summer sun means fun and relaxation for pets and people alike. We love to take a dip together in our local lake, and our dogs love to explore backyard birdbaths and neighborhood ponds. But when temperatures are warm, conditions are ripe for blue-green algae blooms in...
by BEVS | Jul 11, 2022 | Pet Health
If your pet has ever experienced a traumatic injury or severe illness, you know how frightening it can be when their health and life are at risk. Just as in humans, sometimes pets may need a blood transfusion in these scenarios. Our board-certified veterinarians and...
by BEVS | Jun 13, 2022 | Emergency Visits, Pet Health, Summer Pet Safety, Toxic Foods for Pets
As holidays go, the Fourth of July is often a welcome one. It often means backyard parties, family and friends, fireworks, and celebrating our freedom. Unfortunately, it is also the day when more pets go missing than any other day of the year, and one of the busiest...
by BEVS | May 13, 2022 | Pet Health
If you have a middle-aged or senior cat, your list of worries might be longer than it was a few years ago. Although certain conditions and diseases can find cats of any age, some tend to affect older kitties. Of these, hyperthyroidism is one of the most common. We...
