One of the most common questions we get regarding flea and tick preventives is whether they're needed year-round. The short answer is yes, but here's some explanation as to why.  It goes without saying that pet families who live in milder climates are exposed to...

Canine parvovirus (parvo) is the most common infectious disease among dogs. Spread via contact with contaminated feces, often by rodents or insects, the virus can live on objects and surfaces for as long as two years under the right conditions. Many adult dogs who...

Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) affects as many as 1 in 3 horses and up to 50 percent of foals. Performance and racing horses are more likely to experience EGUS--up to 63 percent of performance horses and 93 percent of racehorses--than are leisure horses (up to...

Fatty liver syndrome is mostly an affliction of over-conditioned dairy cows, usually triggered by the drop off in energy consumption immediately preceding calving which leads to a negative energy balance (NEB). NEB leads to stored fats being released to support the...

So when should you get your pet fixed? That's a simple question with a not-so-simple answer. The reality is that your pet will need to be placed under anesthesia in order for the procedure to be completed, so we want your pet to be big, strong and healthy enough to...

Not a disease of healthy adult horses, equine viral arteritis (EVA) can cause an abortion storm in a herd's pregnant mares and can be fatal to young foals if preventive steps against infection are not taken. Primarily a respiratory infection, EVA is frequently...

Your pet's dental cleaning really isn't all that different from yours. We use cleaning tools that are very similar to the ones in your dentist's office, just sized appropriately for pet mouths and modified to properly clean the different surfaces of your pet's teeth....

In horses, as in most other mammals, good dental care wards off a host of other health issues that can arise due to poor mouth health. It's not just about caring for the teeth. Quality dental care helps ensure your horse's health is protected. Due to the fact that a...

You know about cavities, root canals and crowns, but what does that have to do with your pet's teeth? Quite a bit, actually, since pet teeth are susceptible to many of the same issues as your teeth. Estimates are that 80 percent or more of pets between the ages of one...