Springtime sure is sweet in East Tennessee. Daffodils and redbud trees are blooming and it’s that time of year when it seems as if everything is bursting to life—unfortunately, that includes ticks. In fact, WBIR recently reported that East Tennessee is expected to have a...
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, cats and small dogs are generally considered geriatric around the age of seven. Large breed dogs tend to have shorter lifespans and are considered geriatric at approximately six years of age. Just like humans, aging pets can develop...
While most cat owners are surprised when their beloved cat is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, it’s actually the most common hormone-related feline disease. A cat’s thyroid helps regulate many bodily functions, primarily metabolism. But when the thyroid produces too much of the hormone thyroxine, it sends...
Did you realize that by the age of three, two-thirds of all cats will have some form of periodontal disease? What many cat owners don’t know is that the progressive inflammation and bacterial infection associated with dental disease can also spread throughout the body, permanently...
An estimated 80% of dogs have some form of oral or dental disease, but most are undiagnosed because many dog owners never take a good look inside their dog’s mouth. Everyday, veterinarians find alarming dental disease in dogs that have been brought in for routine...
February is National Pet Dental Health Month and we are such strong believers in the value of dental health that we are again offering a $100 off dental cleaning special through our partner hospital, My Pet’s Animal Hospital—great news for your pet’s health and happiness...
Ear infections in dogs are one of the most common conditions that veterinarians treat. Although some pet owners bring their dogs to the veterinarian specifically with the suspicion of an ear infection, many ear infections are discovered incidentally during a routine exam. Dogs can get...
Brrr! East Tennessee didn’t escape the cold front that swept much of the nation recently, and more freezing temperatures may be on the way. We humans adapt by changing what we wear and possibly altering our daily activities. Our pets, however, are subjected to the...
We all know the drill with New Year’s Resolutions. We make them with the best intentions of really following through this year, and by February most of us have let them slide. But when it comes to the health and happiness of our pets, there...
Feline Leukemia is often a confusing subject because of its name. In humans, leukemia is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow, but in cats leukemia is actually a virus. However, it can also lead to cancer in cats. It’s important to...