What are anal glands? Why do they need expressing?
You have have had your vet mention to you that your dogs anal glands need expressing. Do you know what that means for your dog?
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FELINE LOWER URINARY TRACT DISEASE: URINATION AND BLADDER ISSUES IN CATS
Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a broad term often used to describe a range of clinical signs related to abnormal urination in cats. FLUTD is very common in cats and can be caused by a number of conditions that affect the lower urinary tract (the urinary bladder and urethra). When no cause can …
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BLADDER STONES IN PETS: PAINFUL BUT TREATABLE
Both dogs and cats can suffer from bladder stones, which are hard, rock-like formations of minerals that develop in the urinary bladder. Also called uroliths or cystic calculi, bladder stones can range from small, sand-like grains to larger, gravel-sized stones. A pet can have several stones that range in size, but even just a single …
PROTECT YOUR PET FROM HOLIDAY HAZARDS
At Beach Avenue Animal Hospital, we want to help make sure you and your pet enjoy the holidays. While you’re celebrating the season, keep these potential pet hazards in mind. Human Foods You may be tempted to share your holiday fare with your pet, but some of the food we consume is dangerous—and can sometimes be …
WELLNESS EXAMS: HELPING TO KEEP YOUR PET HEALTHY
Regular veterinary visits are essential for cats and dogs throughout their lives. We typically recommend wellness exams once a year for healthy adult dogs and cats and more frequently for kittens and puppies, senior pets, and those with chronic medical conditions. We also recommend bringing in any newly adopted pet for a wellness exam. What Is a Wellness Exam? A wellness …
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VACCINATIONS: PREVENTIVE CARE CRUCIAL TO YOUR PET’S HEALTH
Vaccines help keep pets protected against serious, highly contagious, and life-threatening diseases. Certain vaccines are important for all dogs or cats, and your Beach Avenue veterinarian may recommend other vaccines based on your individual pet’s lifestyle, age, environmental risk, and overall health. Vaccines are an essential part of wellness and preventive care for both cats and dogs. …
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CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURY IN DOGS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Cruciate Ligament Injury in Dogs: What You Should Know Dogs can suffer from a very painful knee injury called cruciate ligament rupture. The condition often leads to osteoarthritis. A cruciate ligament injury that isn’t treated may seem to improve after a few weeks, but surgery is almost always needed to make the knee joint stable again. …
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OBESITY AWARENESS: BEING OVERWEIGHT CAN HURT YOUR PET
Obesity Awareness: Being Overweight Can Hurt Your Pet Images of chubby kitties and roly-poly pups may seem cute, not concerning, but overweight pets are a serious matter. Even just a few extra pounds or kilograms can, unfortunately, cause many health issues for our pets. More than half of cats and dogs in Canada may be overweight or …
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DOES YOUR PET HAVE ALLERGIES?
Does Your Pet Have Allergies? If you have an itchy, scratching dog or cat and think your pet might have allergies, you might be right. Dogs and cats can suffer from allergies, just like we do, but their symptoms tend to be different. So what are the signs of allergies in cats and dogs, and …
WHY YOU SHOULD SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PET
One of the best things you can do for the health of your pet is spaying or neutering. At Beach Avenue Animal Hospital, we prefer to spay or neuter cats and most dogs around 7 to 8 months to 1 year of age, ideally before their first heat (before they reach sexual maturity). We recommend spaying …
