Acupuncture for Dogs and Cats
Did you know that pets like dogs and cats can benefit from acupuncture? Dr. Washington offers acupuncture services at our Downtown office for pets with varying ailments. What is acupuncture? Acupuncture, in its simplest sense, is the treatment of conditions or symptoms by the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body in order to produce a...Read More
Brachycephalic Syndrome Part 2: Eyes
While the respiratory problems are the most well-known problems of brachycephalic dogs, eye problems of brachycephalic dogs may be even more important when it comes to early diagnosis and intervention. The shape of brachycephalic dog faces causes the eye sockets to be shallow which makes the eyeballs especially prominent and vulnerable. There are 5 main problems that can occur with...Read More
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Brachycephalic Syndrome Part I: Breathing and Oral Health
Most people are not familiar with the term brachycephalic, but all are familiar with the dog breeds it refers to. Pugs, Boston Terriers, Pekingeses, Boxers, Bulldogs, Shih Tzus, or any one of the other breeds with pushed in or short faces are all “brachycephalic” breeds. The term refers to the length of their upper jaw, coming from the Greek roots...Read More
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Pneumonia in Cats: Symptoms & More
Oxygen deficiency in the blood and breathing problems are the common symptoms of pneumonia in cats. This oxygen deficiency weakens the body’s immune system. Inflammation of the lungs, which can occur for various reasons, is known as pneumonia. However, it may be difficult to notice pneumonia in cats since many illnesses in cats are associated with the respiratory system. What...Read More
Kidney Disease in Dogs: Symptoms & More
As a pet owner, you want to keep your dog as healthy as you can for as long as possible. Unfortunately, kidney disease is a common condition in dogs—especially older ones. Luckily, it is treatable. Your pet will only have a chance to live a long and happy life if you seek veterinary attention as soon as you notice signs...Read More
Pancreatitis in Dogs: Symptoms & More
The pancreas is one of your dog’s vital organs. It sits on the right side of the abdomen, right next to their stomach. The pancreas serves an essential role in creating the enzymes your dog needs to digest its food. It also produces insulin and other hormones that regulate your dog’s metabolism and glucose level. If your dog’s pancreas becomes...Read More
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The Truth About Raw Meat-Based Diets
You’ve seen the commercials all over television…. the ones with the howling wolf that morphs into a Yorkshire terrier, claiming that all dogs are descendants from wolves, and thus deserve a raw diet like that of their “ancestors”… I’m still puzzled as to how a Boston Terrier came about from a wolf. Domestic dogs are not direct descendants from wolves,...Read More
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So You Want a Puppy for Christmas?
It’s about that time of year – time for gifts, Christmas trees, music and for many people, Christmas puppies! However, before you jump down this road, we strongly recommend that you do some research and know more of what you are getting yourselves into. Below we have 4 things we recommend considering before making this commitment. 1) Time Puppies are...Read More
3 Cat Health Myths Debunked!
There are several common cat health myths that prevent cats from getting the veterinary care they need. By spreading the news about these myths we are seeing cats live longer, healthier, happier lives. Read on to learn more about cat health. 1. Indoor cats don’t get sick Indoor cats are protected from some of the dangers of the outside world...Read More
To Pet Insurance or Not to Pet Insurance – That is the Question
You have insurance for everything. Your health, your car, your house, your boat, even the new tech device you buy comes with an option for insurance. So why don’t you have insurance on your pet? Pet insurance has been around since 1980 yet only an estimated 1-2% of pets are insured and I meet many pet owners who don’t even...Read More
