The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) recognizes each September as Animal Pain Awareness Month. Throughout September, all of us at Companion Animal Clinic honor Animal Pain Awareness Month by spreading information about animal pain and helping to educate pet owners about how to recognize and manage their pets’ pain. Why It’s So Important…

No matter the type of disaster, if it isn’t safe for you, then it’s not safe for your pets. Don’t forget to include your four-legged, furry, scaly, taily, feathered, covered-in-whatever family members in your emergency plan. With the following advice, you’ll be well-prepared to protect your pets if another natural disaster hits. Preparing Your Pets…

Almost everyone looks forward to summer. Great weather and longer days mean extended time for playing with pets and more fun in the sun. Although it’s a time for swimming, sunbathing, and playing Frisbee in the park, be sure to avoid the following highly dangerous situations for pets during the hottest months of the year….

You might not hear about heartworm as often as fleas and ticks, but they pose a very serious threat to the wellbeing of both cats and dogs and are just as important to prevent. How Do Pets Get Heartworm? Pets become infected with the spaghetti-like parasite through the bite of an infected mosquito. When bitten…

Food allergies occur in pets when a cat or dog’s immune system identifies a protein in his or her diet as an invader, something like a virus or bacteria, and attacks it. This triggered immune response is what causes unpleasant symptoms such as: Itchy skin Hot spots Frequent ear infections Vomiting Diarrhea These problems can…