Going trick-or-treating with your pet? Be sure both of you wear reflectors for safety. Watch your pet for signs of stress (heavy panting and anxious expression). And be kind: don't share your Halloween candy with your pet. An upset stomach can occur, or even worse, your pet can get poisoned from too much chocolate. Other [...]
If you're just moving down to this area, or are just now getting your first dog or cat, you need to know about heartworm disease and prevention. In South Florida all dogs and cats should be on preventative all year long (in your local area, please check with your veterinarian for instructions). Heartworms, a potentially [...]
Let's first start off with if your cat cannot urinate at all then stop reading and bring him/her to a veterinarian immediately or they will not make it. There is nothing that you can do to help him/her at home! These fur kids also cannot wait until morning or after work, etc. This is a [...]
Cat: "I have a problem eating my meals next to my litterbox. It's gross!" Note: No one wants to have dinner in the bathroom. Food bowls & water should be in a separate room from the litter box Cat: "Wider dishes so that my sensitive whiskers don't touch the edges would be awesome" Note: the whiskers serve [...]
Authored by: Simon Starkey BVSc, PhD, D.ABVP(Avian) The adrenal gland is responsible for many important functions. One key function is to produce adrenaline (epinephrine). Adrenaline helps the body respond to life-threatening situations and is the key driver of the fight or flight response. The glands also produce a critical hormone known as cortisol. Cortisol assists [...]
"Max", the schnauzer next door begins to wheeze, scratch and chew at himself at the first sign of Spring. "Kitty", the sweet tabby across the street gets an upset tummy whenever she eats a particular food. And "Ginger", your very own lovable mutt, scratches herself raw anytime she's bitten by even one flea. She even [...]
It's heartbreaking to see our old dogs acting, well, old. You figure there's nothing that can be done for a dog showing signs that resemble senility. This is just part of the aging process, right? Maybe not. A remarkable medication, called Anipryl, was approved by the USDA in December of 1998 to treat age-related behavior [...]
While Harmony Animal Hospital encourages pet owners to keep their cats and dogs inside at all times for their safety and health, if you or anyone you know has an outdoor pet, ensure they are brought inside during cold nights. And since we don't see many cold nights down here in the Sunshine State, we [...]
The How, What, Why, When, and Who of taking your Bird to the Veterinarian Dr Heather Johnston Why birds are birds? A domestic animal is one that has been selectively bred for generations to interact with humans for a specific purpose. Birds are not domestic animals. Besides a handful of species, most birds are [...]
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