Body language can be difficult to read especially in pets. The ability to read a pet's body language is one of the most important skills a veterinarian possesses. Pet owners also benefit greatly from being able to correctly interpret their pet's body language. However, it...
Common myths exist about dog and cat behavior. Pet behavior often delights and amuses pet owners. Some pet behavior is perplexing. A number of wives tales exist about how pets should behave. Misinterpreting pet behavior is fairly common. How do we determine what is true...
Many clients ask what is leptospirosis? It is a bacterial disease that is zoonotic. This means it can be transmitted from animals to people. The Leptospira bacteria is found world wide in soil and water. Though it can occur anywhere, those areas with a warmer...
Tick populations are exploding across the United States according to a new study. Evidence of disease carrying ticks in dozens of locations across the country has been documented. In fact, 83 counties in 24 states report tick populations where they have never before been found....
Many pet owners believe a grain free diet is a healthy option for pets. However, recent findings of increased cases of dilated cardiomyopathy, or D.C.M., could cause many to reconsider. D.C.M. is a condition which causes the heart to weaken and become enlarged. Some large...
It is easy to visit a pet shop or shelter with no intention of bringing home a new pet only to find yourself tempted by their cuteness. Who hasn't had to resist this urge? Getting a new pet on an impulse is never a good...
Summer is upon us which means more time outside for you and your pet. The long, hot days of summer require extra attention to potential hazards for your pet. By remaining vigilant and being prepared, you can protect your pet so everyone in your family...
In early May, Amber L. visited the PetwellClinic in Farragut with her dog, Tanner. Amber was concerned because Tanner was in pain from inflamed paws, and had not been acting like himself because of the discomfort. He had been licking at his paws, but his...
We’ve all heard the old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” before, and this is certainly true when it comes to the health of our pets. Four of the most common pet health problems—fleas, ear infections, obesity, and dental disease—can...
April was National Heartworm Awareness Month and the timing couldn’t be better. Mosquitoes are breeding and gearing up for their ravenous summer months, and they’re the reason East Tennessee remains a hotbed for heartworm disease among dogs. The American Heartworm Society reports that heartworm disease...