Could Those Sniffles Be a Symptom of the Feline Flu? The flu doesn’t just affect people. Your cat can develop the viral infection, too. Although most cats recover fully from a bout of the flu, it can be particularly hard on young, old and immune-compromised cats. Take a look at a few symptoms that can […]
What to Do If Your Pet Eats Grass Does your pet regard your lawn as the perfect place to snack? Eating grass may not seem very appetizing to you, but your pet doesn’t share your disdain. In fact, both dogs and cats enjoy eating a little grass from time to time. We’ll explore why pets […]
All About Shedding: Is My Pet Shedding Too Much? Does your pet leave piles of hair behind everywhere he or she goes? Although all dogs and cats shed, excessive shedding may be a sign of a health problem or a grooming issue. Fortunately, shedding can be reduced in many cases with medical treatment or a […]
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Veterinary Medicine and Surgery is proud to be AAHA accredited! Veterinary Medicine and Surgery is excited to announce that we will be participating in our next American Animal Hospital Association review in January 2017. VMS has been accredited by AAHA since 1997 (20 years!) and we incorporate their standards of excellence in every aspect […]
Spay/Neuter Your Pet By spaying or neutering your pet, you’ll help control the pet homelessness crisis, which results in millions of healthy dogs and cats being euthanized in the United States each year simply because there aren’t enough homes to go around. There are also medical and behavioral benefits to spaying (female pets) and neutering […]
Canine Heartworm Disease The summer months are upon us, and unfortunately, that means an increase in mosquito activity. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance to people, they can, in effect, bedeadly for dogs. Mosquitoes transmit life threatening heartworm larvae into your dogs (and cats, see post on feline heartworms) bloodstream. These larvae, called microfilaria, travel […]
Feline Heartworm Disease: The Silent Killer Heartworm Disease is not just a canine disease, it can infect your cat as well. Heartworm affects cats differently than dogs but is equally as serious. The name “heartworm disease” is a misnomer as the disease affects the lungs and the heart and is often mistaken for feline asthma, […]
For the Love of Safety: Why Microchipping is so Important Studies have shown that in the United States, as many as 1 in 3 pets will go missing in their lifetime. Those are big numbers. We all like to think that our beloved pets would never leave our side, but there are so many things that can influence […]
