Testing for heartworm disease and heartworm prevention is an important aspect of preventative care for your dog. Since National Heartworm Awareness Month is coming up in April, we’d like to share some helpful information that can ensure your dog’s health and lower his...
Since your pooch is a part of the family, protecting your dog’s heart health is just as important as protecting your own. Cardiovascular issues differ in canines—for example coronary artery disease is not as common in dogs as it is in humans, but heart...
Americans are spending more on health care for their pets than ever: $15.95 billion to be exact (This statistic is from 2016, and the number is sure to be higher in 2017). This trend points to how deeply established our pets have become in our households and families....
When you’re thrilled about picking up your new family pet from the local shelter or breeder, it can be easy to overlook the financial investment of being a pet owner—especially the long-term expenses involved. If you’re thinking seriously about owning a pet, you might...
If only dogs and cats could talk. Then they could tell us if they are feeling well or not. But, of course, this is not the case. In fact, through instinct, dogs and cats are naturally wired to hide any symptoms of disease or discomfort from us. This is one of the main...
What is heartworm disease? Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected...
