Lyme Borreliosis in Dogs- It is enough to tick you off. Very few things are more disgusting than ticks. Even if you don’t account for their skin crawling abilities, ticks can cause a variety of illnesses spread by their blood-sucking habits. Lyme disease is one of the more common tick borne diseases we see in [...]
What is better than coming home after a long, hard day than opening up your door and having your pet greet you at the door, so excited that you’re home? What about when you get down on the floor for some petting and scratching, and your pet lovingly licks you on the face… don’t you [...]
Do you have a cat at home? Do you consider your cat a part of your family? On average, about half of US households have pets. Of those households, about 35% have cats, and on average, most households with cats have at least two. Most people understand and acknowledge the importance of routine veterinary care [...]
No, this blog isn’t about finding a man lost in a sea of similar-looking people, objects, places, or things. However, when your pet gets lost, it can be very much a similar experience for them! We all think our pets are unique family members and easily identified. That’s fine, as long as we can find [...]
For many years now, we have been advocates for year-round heartworm prevention for dogs. We believe, and have science to back us up, that giving prevention all through the year is necessary to prevent heartworm disease. Since heartworm disease is not as prevalent in Iowa as it is elsewhere in the country, we have been [...]
If I had a dollar for every time… There are several questions that we as veterinarians hear over and over. Most of the time this means that it is a good question and there’s a lot of people that need to know the answer. Previously, we discussed the answer to the common question "Does my [...]
Why is Pet Dental Health Important?Do you brush your teeth daily? Do you get regular professional dental cleanings? What do you think would happen to your teeth if you didn’t brush or get them cleaned regularly? How often do you brush your pet’s teeth? When was the last time you had your pet’s teeth professionally [...]
February is National Pet Dental Health month. While keeping your pet's teeth healthy is important all year round, we always take time in the month of February to shine a light on dental health. Did you know that 80% of pets have dental disease by the age of 3?? The good news is that the [...]
This month we've been focusing our attention on nutrition. We've learned that keeping your pet at a healthy weight and feeding a high-quality pet food can quite literally add years to your pet's life. We've also tackled the "Grain-Free" myth regarding pet foods. Today we are going to finish our month of nutrition discussing [...]
At the beginning of the New Year our attention often turns to New Year resolutions and goals for healthier living. Hopefully you’ll consider setting healthy living goals for your pet, too. That may include weight loss, more exercise, or feeding a higher quality pet food. According to a 14 year study done with dogs, keeping [...]
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