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What do I do if my pet is overweight?
Your pet is overweight, now what? The holidays have passed and it’s the time of year for new resolutions and healthy habits. The gym is crowded and many people have begun new diets to achieve their goals. If your pet is overweight, now is a great time to help him/her lose the extra pounds. An estimated 52.7% of dogs and 57.9% of...Read More
What is the Best Food to Feed My Pet?
“What is the best food to feed my pet?” This is a question I hear over and over again being a small animal vet. With so many choices of pet food on the shelves now, how do you choose? Since pet food does not fall under the same government regulations as human food, here are some tips to help consumers...Read More
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Why Does My Dog Howl?!
Dogs communicate with us and other animals in many different ways – barking, licking, body language, and howling. Some breeds also howl more than others – Beagles, hound breeds like Bassets and Tennessee Walkers, arctic breeds like Huskies and Malamutes, Dachshunds, and many more. Howling may happen because of high pitched noises like a siren or musical instrument they hear....Read More
Bringing Home Baby to a Dog’s World
The scenario is far too common. The happy, expecting couple stroll into the clinic with their four-legged child for her Annual Wellness Exam. The first born of the family is healthy and has a great check-up so I turn my attention to the parents who are expecting their first two-legged child. “Have you starting thinking about how you will introduce your...Read More
Everyday Chemicals and Your Pet
As more and more people strive for healthier lifestyles for themselves, this is also spilling over into the lives of their pets! From eating healthy, to exercise and environmental enrichment for pets, one very overlooked area are chemicals that your pets (and yourself!) are exposed to in the home every day. A great study performed by the Environmental Working...Read More
Best Holiday Gift Ideas For Your Pets
We can’t let you forget the four legged family members when you are doing your Christmas list making and shopping! To make it a little easier, we have compiled our best holiday gift ideas for your pets! There is something for every breed and budget. If your pet could use a happy more often than once a year, BarkBox is...Read More
Calming Fear of Anesthesia
We hear you that placing your pet under anesthesia can cause worry. We hope that by filling you in on our process and showing you ‘behind the scenes’ photos , we will be able to assist in calming fear of anesthesia. > When the pet arrives, we place an IV catheter. This feels like having blood drawn, and ensures we...Read More
Help! My dog is limping -Memphis Area Pet Health
We often answer the phone saying, “Thanks for calling The Pet Hospitals, this is____, How can I help you?” The client worriedly replies with, “My dog is limping, what can I do?” There are many reasons a dog could be limping and/or holding up one of their legs. Once you notice this symptom, it is always best to first check...Read More
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Do Dogs Dream?
Many dog owner’s have noticed their beloved pet twitching and softly vocalizing in their sleep. Does this mean that dog’s dream? The answer is yes, dogs do have dreams, sometimes, apparently, they have very active dreams. In order to understand dreaming, lets first develop a better understanding of sleep cycles in dogs. Dogs experience two stages of sleep. One is...Read More
Overstimulation in Cats
Ever wonder why your sweet, nice kitty will seemingly out of nowhere lash out at you or bite you during play or petting? This is a phenomenon called overstimulation, and is pretty unique to cats. It’s not fully understood why cats become overstimulated, but each cat will display subtle warning signs that it’s time to stop whatever you’re doing.
