Many dog owners in the Greater Knoxville and Alcoa areas are concerned about reports of the rise of parvovirus in our area. Several East Tennessee veterinary hospitals and clinics have reported a spike in canine parvovirus over the past few months, and eight dogs at...
When it comes to the health of our pets, dental care is one of the most overlooked and neglected practices. But there’s a good reason the American Veterinary Medical Association sponsors National Pet Dental Health Month every February — approximately 80% of dogs and 70%...
If 2017 is the year you'll be considering adding a new pet companion to your home, congratulations! Whether you’re considering a dog or a cat, it's an exciting prospect. And, as we all well know, it also comes with a great deal of responsibility. One...
February is National Pet Dental Month, which is important because good oral hygiene has been associated with longer lifespans in pets. Since dogs and cats, being primarily carnivores, don’t usually have a problem with cavities, it’s understandable that pet owners assume all is well with...
As we discussed in the last blog post, winter conditions are common irritants of a dog’s skin, so all that itching, scratching, and licking you’re hearing this time of year may be caused by the lack of humidity and cold air. But we also looked...
No doubt about it, for people and pets alike the winter season is rough on skin. The heat in our homes coupled with the cold temperatures and lower humidity dries out our skin, causing roughness and itchiness. While we humans can alleviate the discomfort with...
Starting December 15 through the end of the month, we’re collecting items to help homeless pets at Young Williams Animal Shelter. We are grateful to spend the holidays with our own pets who are cherished and loved. But we know not all the dogs and...
It’s an idyllic Hallmark scene . . . a child on Christmas morning shrieking with delight as a new puppy playfully licks the child’s face. It’s certainly what the countless children who put “puppy” on their wish lists to Santa envision. Ah, but the reality...
Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s holiday time again! For our pets, all the sparkles, sweets, and gifts are like one big buffet of curious sights and smells to explore. But unfortunately, some of our common celebration staples are potentially dangerous to our pets. Here’s what to...
A rising number of cats are developing type II diabetes, which is the inability to produce or properly use enough insulin to balance blood glucose levels. Left untreated, it can lead to loss of appetite, dehydration, vomiting, weight loss, motor function problems, a coma, and...