Longer living dogs tend to be smaller dogs. The bigger dogs age faster and the bigger they are, the shorter their life span. From the American Society of Naturalists comes: Large dogs age at an accelerated pace, as though their adult life is running at a faster pace than small dogs’. [...]
Does your dog have fleas? Now that the weather is warmer, pet owners are already contacting the staff at Whitworth Animal Clinic to talk about fleas. Fleas commonly come out in the early springtime, especially once the temperature at night stays steadily in the 40s and 50s. Though these pests can [...]
Signs your pet has arthritis (Osteorthritis) can happen to any dog, especially when they age. Most pet owners can remember the early days, when their beloved dog or cat was full of energy, vitality, and curiosity. Many wondered if their pet would ever settle down, and even looked forward to getting [...]
Cat obesity and human obesity is a real problem in America. Unfortunately, they often live in the same household! People who overeat often tend to over feed their pets. Overweight cats face serious health risks, lower quality of life and perhaps even a feline form of depression. Domestic cats have lives [...]
Pets and Lyme Disease Spring is almost here, which means you and your pets will be enjoying lots of outdoor activities! Unfortunately, with higher outdoor activity comes the potential for exposure to outdoor diseases. Did you know that Lyme Disease is the most common tick-born disease found in North America? This [...]
Heartworm Prevention Heartworm prevention in the winter can sometimes be as important as in warm weather. Heartworm medicine works by killing the parasites that your pet picked up the previous month. If you stop giving it in the fall or early winter, the parasites might remain and cause an infection. Plus, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
When Dr. Charles D. Whitworth, DVM says, "Give your dog this pill twice a day," don't panic. It’s no secret that most pets hate taking pills. Many will even turn away in refusal. Using a few clever tactics will help you to overcome this problem. Hot Dogs Dogs typically go [...]
