Is any exposed part of your body a target for a licking marathon by your dog? Many dogs seem so intent on licking your face, neck, arms, legs, hands and the favorite – feet and toes – that we may begin to question our hygiene. Some get you in a paw [...]
Dog heat stress chances increase as the summer heat sets in. Imagine yourself wearing a thick fur coat in the middle of July, standing outside in the sun in the middle of the day. That’s what it feels like to a dog, which is generally heat-intolerant. Using common-sense can help prevent [...]
Losing your pet who you love and cherish would be the worst feeling in the world. Imagine if your beloved animal had gone missing and there was nothing you could do about it! Dogs, cats, birds, and other animals escape from their owners all the time! Dr. Whitworth suggest some easy [...]
Would you like to find out some fun facts about your pet the read on! The most common pets are cats and dogs. Whitworth Animal Clinic is the place to go for these pet favorites. While not as common, there are other pets many share their home with. Here are some [...]
Heartworm in Dogs When it comes to preventive care for our pets there is one serious, common disease that can be prevented, or if detected early it can be treated successfully. The mere thought of it makes most of us queasy, but if a pet is infected it can result in [...]
Healthy Eyes in Dogs Red eye in dogs can be somewhat alarming, especially if you're not quite sure what caused it. This can be visible in several places, including the cornea. Many pet owners notice this fastest when it occurs in the white part of the eye. A qualified animal hospital, [...]
Could Your Dog Have Asthma? Asthma in dogs is more common and problematic than one might imagine. While asthma is common in humans, it can occur in our pets as well. Asthma can be a scary condition and, if left untreated, can cause life-threatening complications. It is important to know the [...]
Training your dog is celebrated in January by National Train Your Dog Month, founded by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Their goal is to promote awareness of the importance of the benefits of socialization and manners training for the family dog. January was chosen for this campaign in response to [...]
Teeth Cleaning for Pets Pet Dental Health Month is in February and was created by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Their purpose is to highlight how important oral health is to overall health, happiness and wellbeing of your pet. You are probably aware of how important it is for you to [...]
Spaying or neutering pets provide many health benefits for your dogs and cats, We all know that a spayed or neutered cat or dog cannot reproduce and add unwanted, homeless animals to the animal population. The number of homeless animals euthanized each year is staggering. In most cases these numbers could [...]
