General Pet Care

  • What can I give my cat for pain?

    Cats lack many of the liver enzymes necessary to metabolize our common pain medications. Under no circumstances should cats be given tylenol. We strongly urge you to call the clinic…

  • My dog is dragging his bum across the floor.

    The most common reason for your dog to be doing this is full anal glands. These glands sit at about 4 o’clock and 7 o’clock to the anal opening. They…

  • Is it OK for my cat to eat dog food or my dog to eat cat food?

    Dogs love cat food probably because of the high protein and high fat content. Dogs eating cat food will become overweight quite quickly and also run the risk of developing…

  • Do dogs and cats get periods?

    Unspayed cats and dogs will have a period – or more correctly – come into heat. In female dogs, at the onset of heat, the vulva becomes quite swollen and…