Dog obesity is problematic for canines and often runs in the family! According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, there are an awful lot of fat dogs in North America. The association released a study they in 2019 based on the assessment of 1560 dogs gathered from 146 veterinary clinics and representing 41 U.S. [...]
Macadamia nut poisoning in dogs have symptoms of vomiting, ataxia, weakness, tremors, fever, hypothermia, and depression. Some cases are mild and typically non-fatal, showing only a few symptoms, and resolve themselves within 48 hours. However, there are serious cases involving constant shaking, high fever, and an inability to walk. If you [...]
Sit, Shake - Pet Paw Preference Left or right paw, which one does your dog prefer? One of the first things we learn as kids is whether we are left handed, right handed, or ambidextrous. Which hand is the most comfortable to manipulate and write with becomes almost immediately obvious, even [...]
Dog Nail Biting Dog nail biting wasn't really talking about your dog biting your nails! Pretty cute though! It's when you hear this chomping and crunching coming from your dog actually chewing on their toe nails. Nail biting is not an attractive habit for humans and is not a healthy habit [...]
What’s worse than listening to your pet thumping and scratching all night long? Maybe, finding a tick or fleas in your home, on yourself, or someone you love? The mere thought of disease carrying parasites invading our space is frightening. Incidents of Lyme disease is on the rise and can have [...]
When dining with friends and family, sometimes we feed our pets under the table to share our delicious meal. It seems cute to watch them beg for a scrap or two but this can often do more harm than good. Table scraps usually consist of leftover food that we will [...]
Featuring Finn. During the summer months people tend to spend much more time outdoors for recreation. Our fur babies are often the first to leap out the door with equal enthusiasm to spend time with us at the park, the beach, hiking trails, and long distance road trips. Knowing [...]
The pancreas is an organ located on the right side of the abdomen next to the stomach that produces enzymes to assist in food digestion, and insulin production to regulate blood sugar and glucose. The digestive enzymes are secreted into the small intestine, and the hormones enter the bloodstream. When the [...]
Imagine how your teeth would look and feel if you didn’t brush them daily. The same principles apply to your cat’s teeth. Just like humans, our furry friends require regular dental examinations to stay healthy and happy throughout their lives. Every pet has different needs when it comes to their [...]
Now is the perfect time to trim down your pet’s long hair to help them cope with the blazing, oppressive heat of summer. Unfortunately, many pet owners do not make informed decisions concerning grooming their furry friends. Professional groomer, Shannon McKinney at Whitworth Animal Clinic, can offer advice on what’s best [...]
