If you watched The Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show last month, you would have seen a Wire Fox Terrier named GCH Afterall Painting the Sky walk away with the win. Fox Terriers have won more best-in-shows than any other breed of dog. Fox Terriers come in two types, Smooth and Wire, which are considered separate breeds by the AKC. According to the American Fox Terrier Club, the two varieties likely have different ancestry, the … Read More
Summer is coming to an end and vacations are over, kids are heading back to school and adults to work. What does this mean for your pets? That they now have a lot more alone time on their paws. Bored pets can mean destructive pets. No one wants to come home from a long day at work to find trash scattered all over or your couch destroyed. There are things you can do to help … Read More
Imagine going the last ten or more years without ever brushing your teeth. It sounds disgusting right? Well, for most pets, it’s reality. Pets can have many of the same issues with their teeth that their owners do. Some common problems seen by Troy vets are: Plaque: a combination of bacteria, saliva and food Tartar or calculus: plaque that has hardened and attached to the tooth enamel. Fractured teeth: This can range from minor chips … Read More
It’s not uncommon for pets to lose some weight as they age. If you have a senior cat that’s losing weight while still eating as much or more than it once did though, you should consider having your cat’s thyroid level checked. Hyperthyroidism is caused when your cat’s thyroid, a pair of small glands in its neck, starts producing too much thyroid hormone. There are a number of symptoms besides weight loss that can indicate … Read More
While most dogs wear a collar that we can snap a lead on and head out the door, things are a little different with cats. Cats can learn how to walk on a leash, but it wouldn’t be the best or safest way to take them on a trip. For most kitties, a pet carrier is their safest means of transportation. There are a wide range of carriers available, in a wide range of colors, … Read More
Many of us will have family and friends over to help us celebrate Christmas. Most pets are excited to have more people over to adore and pet them. There are some precautions you should take when having a large gathering at your home though. Decorate with your pet in mind. If you have a dog that you know likes to chew things, be careful where you place electrical cords or lights. Cats may also chew … Read More
This time of year, keeping sufficient antifreeze in your car is important to prevent problems. If you’re not careful though, you could create serious problems for your pets or other animals in your neighborhood. We sadly have already seen one fatality this year in a pet from antifreeze poisoning. Antifreeze is usually described as having a sweet taste, something many animals will readily consume. As little as one teaspoon of antifreeze is a lethal amount … Read More
Maybe it’s time for your pet’s annual check-up, or perhaps your pet is not feeling their very best and needs examined. Whatever the reason, with a little forethought, you can make your pet’s trip to the vet as stress free as possible for the both of you. There are several things you can do before you even leave the house. If your pet is prone to car sickness, don’t feed them for several hours before … Read More
When it is time for your pet’s annual visit to the veterinarian, don’t leave behind your felines. I know some of you are picturing an empty carrier at your feet, while your cat crouches in the magic spot under the bed that is somehow inaccessible from all four sides. Others are thinking of the series of deafening meows and cries on the car ride to and from the vet’s office, imagining the horrible things your … Read More
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34 S. Weston Rd.
Troy, Ohio 45373
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