Now is a great time to reinforce old favorites like “sit” or “shake” or introduce new tricks. How about “high 5” or “rollover”? Experiment with different training strategies such as clicker training. Keep training sessions short and frequent for the best learning.
Puzzles are excellent ...
Cats are the most popular pet in the United States but only 54.3% of cats visit the vet compared to 82.8% of dogs (AVMA 2011). That means almost 27 million cats aren’t receiving life-saving veterinary care! Because cats are more solitary than their canine counterparts, they can be masters of disguise, hiding signs of disease until ...
No! Foul breath is a sign that disease is lurking around the corner. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80 percent of dogs have oral disease by age three and two thirds of pet parents do not perform at home dental care.
If this blog post is your first foray into considering pet dental care - you are not alone. ...
Just like people, dogs can be affected by different strains of influenza (flu), a highly contagious respiratory infection. There are two strains of canine influenza known to affect dogs ...
Summer is in full force and it is HOT outside! You feel it… and so does your pooch! Many dogs are not shy about telling you how hot they ...
Heartworm season is coming! Starting June 1
Many of you know the list of foods toxic to dogs and cats, but there are a wide variety of household plants that are toxic as well. Below is a VERY short list of the common toxic plants we see every day. See ...
Red-eared sliders are a popular reptile pet that we see very commonly at Mesa Veterinary Hospital. However, their care can be very difficult! Below is information on the care ...
February is dental month, and it is just around the corner! Dental health is just as important in your furry pets as it is in you, and we do ...