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 [...]
Most pet owners show their furry friends love by purchasing plenty of toys, nutritious food, treats, a warm bed and much more. Another way to show your pet just how much you love them is to vaccinate and immunize on a scheduled basis for optimal health. The proper vaccinations will keep [...]
Featuring Otis. Believe it or not, dogs are not the only pets that drool. Cats have been known to drool for a number of reasons. Some cats drool and can’t really control it, its part of who they are. Other cats drool for very specific reasons including illness. Charles [...]
The Human Disease Pets Get Too Diabetes Is your pet’s water bowl empty every time you turn around? Does your dog seem to need to go out more often than usual, or can no longer make it through the day without an accident? Are you finding significantly more clumps in [...]
Treats and chew toys are popular items at big box retailers and pet stores. Since most pet owners consider their furry friends members of the family, treats are part of the weekly grocery list. If Fido or Fluffy is a puppy, the list of “chewies” can be endless. After all, [...]
Learn to keep products containing Xylitol away from your pets. Even a small dose can be fatal to small dogs. Xylitol is an increasingly popular sugar substitute that can be deadly for your dog. Naturally occurring in some fruits and vegetables, it is safe and even beneficial for [...]
As animals begin to age, they are susceptible to a wide range of potential health problems that can range from the mild to the severe. As our pet's guardians, we must be on the lookout for signs of disease as our cats enter their senior years. Many of the diseases that [...]
10 reasons to walk your dog Physical fitness is important for humans and their pets, and that’s the basis for National Walk Your Dog Month in January. What better way to start the New Year off than with a joint fitness program based around walking with your dog? There’s more [...]
