by petpack | Nov 21, 2016 | Pet Advice
A Hot Spot is the common term for an area of skin that suddenly becomes a “hot” area of intense licking or scratching. It is produced by self-induced trauma as the dog bites, rubs, or scratches at a part of its body in an attempt to alleviate some pain or itch. What...
by petpack | Nov 21, 2016 | Pet Advice
Treating ongoing skin and ear conditions in pets can absolutely be very frustrating for owners at times. It is one of the biggest frustrations that we hear about from owners as Veterinarians and Veterinary Nurses. Getting on top of a Skin or Ear infection (or another...
by petpack | Oct 10, 2016 | Pet Advice
What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a progressive deterioration of joint cartilage. Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) is a more appropriate term used to describe this condition in veterinary medicine. What causes Arthritis (DJD)? DJD usually results from wear and tear on...
by petpack | Oct 10, 2016 | Pet Advice
Statistics show that obesity affects 25 to 44% of dogs, and 6 to 12 % of cats. What causes obesity? There are some medical conditions that can cause obesity, however these are uncommon (Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Cushing’s disease, any cause of abdominal distension)....
by petpack | Oct 10, 2016 | Pet Advice
What do my cat’s kidneys do? Kidneys have many functions, including removing nitrogenous waste products from the blood stream, maintaining electrolytes at the correct level, regulating fluid balance within the body and producing hormones. What is chronic renal failure...
by petpack | Sep 29, 2016 | Pet Advice
Dogs are like people. They inherit physical and character traits from breeds in their family tree. They also pass along genetic disorders from generation to generation. Your mixed-breed dog is a mixed bag of genetic traits. Understanding their ancestry helps you and...
