Recent Outbreak of Dog Influenza Canine influenza or "The Dog Flu" is primarily the result of two influenza strains: H3N8 from an equine origin and H3N2 from an avian origin. Both of these strains were previously known to infect species other than dogs, but are now able to infect and spread among [...]
Why Spaying or Neutering Your Dog is the Norm For years now it has been common practice for dog owners to spay/neuter their dogs as puppies before they even reached sexual maturity. Some who didn't abide were sometimes referred to as irresponsible dog owners. Many pet day care or dog boarding [...]
When it comes to pet safety and poisonous substances, pet owners should think of their pets in the same way they would a toddler. Everything that is dangerous that they can chew, lick, spill or touch should be kept securely out-of-reach. Each year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center manages more [...]
We all love our furry four legged friends and treat them like our own children; however, there are canine behavioral traits that every responsible pet owner needs to be aware of. By nature, the vast majority of dogs in American households (70 million) tend to be properly trained and socialized; however, [...]
Pet Fire Safety Day is July 15, 2021. Statistics compiled by the National Fire Protection Association estimate that over 500,000 pets are impacted in home fires each year, with about 1,000 fires actually started by the pets accidentally. Jointly, the American Kennel Club® and ADT Security Services are committed to spread [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Holiday Safety Tips for Your Pet Safety for pets is an on-going concern for pet owners. However, during the holidays there are even more temptations that can affect their health. Although we think of fall as the start of the holiday season during which foliage changes and homes are decorated for [...]
Dogs Can Be Heat-Intolerant Too Heat stress in dogs on a hot August day can be just as miserable as it is in humans. Imagine yourself wearing a thick fur coat standing out in the sun in the middle of the day. That’s what it feels like to a dog, which [...]
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 [...]
