Charting your Pet’s Resting Respiratory Rate

Tracking your pet’s resting respiratory rate is a key component of monitoring their cardiac health. Here is some information and guidance that will help you play an important role in your pet’s veterinary care! WHAT IS RESTING RESPIRATORY RATE? A pet’s resting respiratory rate refers to the amount of breaths your pet takes in one [...]

Introducing a new puppy into your home

WHAT TO EXPECT If this is your first puppy, you’ll quickly realize that puppies are determined to chew on things they’re not supposed to and have enough energy to wear YOU out! Puppies are a lot of work, but with the right training and guidance, they will be a great addition to your family. Puppy [...]

What Are Whipworms?

WHAT ARE WHIPWORMS? Whipworms can be a common occurence in the large intestines of dogs, but rarely seen in cats. Once a pet is infected, whipworms live in the large intestine where they burrow their tails into the intestinal wall and leave their mouths free to eat, taking away vital nutrients from your pet. HOW [...]

What Are Hookworms?

WHAT ARE HOOKWORMS? Hookworms are intestinal parasites that live in the small intestine of puppies, kitens, dogs and cats. These worms have teeth that they use to attach to the intestinal tract and suck blood and other nutrients from the host. HOW ARE THEY TRANSMITTED? Infected mother's can transmit hookworms to their babies while nursing. [...]

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