With all of the demands on our time these days, sometimes remembering to take our furry family members in for a check-up seems like just one more thing on ever-growing to do list. A little investment of time now however, may save you and your pet a lot of care (and money) down the road.
Tags: cats, dogs, Pet Health, pet health, pet info, Pets, Vet
How many of us have come home to find that our beloved dog has destroyed the sofa cushions or worse, chewed up your favorite pair of shoes. This may be due to a problem called separation anxiety. Separation anxiety (SA) is actually one of the most common behavioral problems seen in dogs. Not only can SA manifest as destructive chewing behavior but dogs with SA may bark, howl, dig, or urinate and defecate in the house when left alone.
Tags: Ask the Vet, dog safety, dog training, Dogs, dogs, pet advice, pet behavior, Pet Health, pet health, Pet Safety, Pets, Vet
What is leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is caused by bacterial organisms called Leptospira which is spread via the urine of infected animals. These bacteria can be shed in the soil and water which can then serve as a source of infection for dogs.
Tags: Ask the Vet, dog safety, Dogs, dogs, health, pet advice, pet health, pet info, Pets, Vet
With a growing company of over 50 pet care and veterinary centers, we think it's important to recognize each and every location as a valued and unique member of our Best Friends family. That's why we'd like to introduce the Best Friends Spotlight Series here on our Dog Dish blog where we will celebrate the unique attributes and staff from each of our locations.
To kick it off, we'd like to introduce Phoenix Veterinary Hospital as the newest addition to the Best Friends Total Pet Care family.
Tags: best friends news, Best Friends Spotlight, Cats, cats, Dogs, dogs, pet info, Pets, Vet
In response to the question that was posted about thyroid diseases, here is a quick review of hypothyroidism in dogs.
Tags: Ask the Vet, Dogs, dogs, health, pet advice, Pet Health, pet health, Vet, Weight
Hi Krissy. Thyroid diseases in dogs and cats are pretty different so I think we’ll tackle them separately. Let’s start with the kitties.
Tags: Ask the Vet, Cats, cats, health, Pet Health, pet health, pet info, Pets, Vet
Here at Best Friends Pet Care, we are excited to announce that we have been expanding into the veterinary care realm! Our guests have grown to know us as the leader in providing the best pet boarding, grooming, training and doggy day camp, nationwide. But on top of our 41 pet care centers, we are now operating nine veterinary hospitals and growing fast. This means we are now able to provide veterinary and pet care expertise! A total pet care experience for both you and your pet!
Tags: Ask the Vet, best friends news, Cats, cats, Dogs, dogs, health, pet advice, Pet Health, pet health, pet info, Pets, Vet
With the holidays behind us and the winter doldrums in full swing, many of us are seeing an unwelcome jump on the bathroom scale. For our pets, even a pound of two of weight gain can be a real health hazard.
Studies have shown that a lean dog will live an average of 2.5 years longer than an obese dog, in part, because they are less likely to develop the medical conditions which come with excess weight. The same applies to cats.
Tags: Activity, Cats, cats, Diet, Dogs, dogs, exercise, Pet Health, Vet, Weight
