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Why Does My Dog Howl?!

Posted 01.14.16 by Emily Lindsey

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

Posted 01.06.16 by Drew McWatters, DVM

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

Posted 12.16.15 by Karen Gant, DVM

  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

Posted 12.09.15 by Emily Lindsey

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

Posted 11.25.15 by Emily Lindsey

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

Posted 11.18.15 by Emily Lindsey

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

Do Dogs Dream?

Posted 11.11.15 by Emily Lindsey

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

Posted 11.05.15 by Emily Lindsey

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.

Do I need to clean my dog’s ears?- Memphis Area Pet Health

Posted 10.29.15 by Emily Lindsey

Do I need to clean my dog’s ears?  Many dogs rarely, if ever, have their ears cleaned out.  And this can be okay.  However, there are some reasons in which you should make ear cleaning a routine part of your dog’s maintenance care.  You should always incorporate ear cleaning just before or after a bath.  Commercial ear cleaners have drying...Read More

Let’s dig into heartworms!

Posted 10.21.15 by Emily Lindsey

What are heartworms? Simply put, heartworms are THE ENEMY! Heartworms are nematode worms that live in an animal’s circulatory system and can cause serious illness and even death. This disease is primarily a canine issue, but cats can also be affected. House pets are not the only carriers, either. Wolves, coyotes, and foxes can also carry this disease and serve...Read More