Jul 4, 2019 | Behavior, Cats
Many owners who come to our clinic worry about whether their cats are suffering from anxiety. As opposed to dogs, which tend to suffer from acute causes of anxiety, such as when their owner leaves the house, or loud noises, cats tend to have generalized anxiety over... 
Jul 4, 2019 | Behavior, Dogs
Anxiety is one of the most common things owners tell us about when they bring their dogs in to our clinic. Before I discuss the interventions that can be tried to help dogs with anxiety, I will focus on what causes anxiety in dogs, and what can be done to prevent... 
Mar 18, 2019 | Behavior, Cats, Dogs
Labor Day is the last big bash of the summer, and plenty of people invite their pets to the party. However, it’s important you protect your animal from dangers like heat, greasy food, and fireworks. Beat the Heat It may be September, but the weather can still be... 
Feb 1, 2019 | Behavior, Cats
Although cats are known as being highly clean animals, one of the most common reasons they are brought to the vet is for urinating outside of the litter box (known as ‘’house soiling’’ or ‘’inappropriate urination’’). This is a frustrating issue, so the sooner you... 
Nov 20, 2018 | Behavior, Cats, Dogs
Your pets may have fur, but that doesn’t mean they are immune to cold weather. Their smaller bodies don’t conserve heat as well as you’d think, plus they can be susceptible to other cold weather issues. Here are some tips to help your pet cope with... 
Oct 25, 2018 | Behavior, Cats, Dogs, Emergency Situations
Halloween is an exciting and spooky time for kids and adults alike, but for our 4 legged companions it can be stressful and downright scary. All the loud noises! Humans are dressing up as scary creatures! The doorbell is ringing every 5 minutes! But scariest of all...