In this series of posts, we’ll also discuss vaccinations, neutering, nutrition, wellness screening, and dental care. All key components to your dog’s health. Common Canine Parasites Gastrointestinal parasites can cause everything from poor haircoat to weight loss, anemia, gastrointestinal upset and then respiratory problems. Heartworms can even invade the heart and cause vascular inflammation, heart […]
Dental Care for City Dogs
In this series of posts, we’ll also discuss parasite prevention, vaccinations, neutering, nutrition, and wellness screening. All key components to your dog’s health. Healthy Mouth = Healthy Dog Regular home and professional dental care is necessary for all dogs. We base our City Dog protocol on guidelines put in place by the American Veterinary Medical […]
NO! Not for dogs.
NO. Just NO! There are some things you should never give your dog. And there are some things you should prevent your dog from getting at. A little prevention will save pain, heartache and money! 1. People medications Always consult with us before giving any medication! It is always safest to stick with medications prescribed […]
Your Baby is Having Babies… Puppy Delivery
Whether you intended your sweet girl to get pregnant or not, birthing is a stressful time and you should be prepared for possible delivery problems to keep mom and puppies safe. Know what’s normal and what should warrant a call to City Dog Vet or other urgent care clinic. What kinds of situations can create […]
Canine Kidney Disease
What is kidney disease? – The kidneys are organs that filter waste products out of the blood stream. When they are damaged, waste products can build up in the body causing illness. Once kidney damage has occurred, dogs cannot regenerate this tissue. Unfortunately, dogs can lose up to two-thirds of their kidney function before they […]
Patellar Luxation in Dogs
What is patellar luxation? The patella (also known as the knee cap) rests in a groove in the femur bone. As the knee bends back and forth, the patella is able to slide up and down along this groove. The groove is designed to keep the patella in place so it is only able to […]
