Telemedicine is the delivery of health care services when the doctor is at a separate location from the patient. By using technology including cell phones and computers, doctors are able to consult with patients. Medical care is delivered from a distance through the use of...
In 2009, during the Great Recession, Dr. Sam Meisler came up with his idea of the PetWellClinic. “The original idea came up while reading the New York Times in bed with my morning coffee way back in 2006,” said Dr. Meisler. “In fact, it was...
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...
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...
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...