Category Archives: Pet health

Dr. April Ward Bio
Posted on: May 16, 2020 By:

I “Heart” Worms?
Posted on: Apr 28, 2020 By:

Love The Animals
Posted on: Apr 09, 2020 By:
April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, and in this time of added stress and anxiety over our own lives and the economy during the coronavirus pandemic, this topic offers us an opportunity to look beyond ourselves to those creatures who are at our mercy all the time. 

Don’t, Spot, Don’t (Eat That)!
Posted on: Mar 30, 2020 By:
Taste definitely relies on the tongue and taste buds, so it surprises us when our pets eat things like fertilizer or pennies or potpourri. Luckily that stuff isn't toxic (except to our imaginations), but there are so many things that are poisonous to our furry babies that we need to educate ourselves about...

The Prescription for Sweet Kisses
Dental Care Posted on: Feb 06, 2020 By:
February is not just for Valentine's Day. It's also a month set aside by the veterinary profession to exalt the benefits of dental health for our pets. 

Dog Breeding Checklist
Posted on: Jul 30, 2019 By:
You’re quite certain that your dog is the most perfect creature to ever walk the earth, and you’d love to have another one just like them. You decide that the logical next step is to find them a partner and plan for puppies. But before you jump in with all paws, consider the magnitude of your decision.

Why all the lab work?
Posted on: Nov 05, 2017 By:
Lab work reveals a more comprehensive picture of what's going on inside your pet's body.

Why does my pet need an exam?
Posted on: Nov 04, 2017 By:
A physical exam is an opportunity for your veterinarian to uncover a wide range of possible disease processes in their early stages.

Arthritis in pets
Posted on: Nov 04, 2017 By:
Changes in a pet's behavior may indicate arthritis pain. What can pet parents do?

First aid for pet poisoning
Posted on: Jul 23, 2017 By:
Accidental poisonings are threats to pets. Learn how to avoid and prepare for this danger.

Pet Insurance Ins and Outs
Posted on: Apr 08, 2015 By:

Insurance for pets has been around for over 30 years, but it continues to be baffling to both pet parents and veterinarians. So many questions arise when debating a pet insurance purchase.

Dr. Google, my vet and me: Partnerships in pet healthcare
Posted on: Mar 06, 2015 By:

heal blog vet partnerships"If you get sick, pray it's something common, because if it isn't, you're in trouble!" That is what my Petfinder co-founder said after his experience as a radiology resident in one of the top hospitals in the country. The same could apply to pets.

Taking a cat’s temperature
Posted on: Oct 21, 2014 By:

Cats can run fevers for a variety of reasons. Signs include loss of appetite, lethargy, shivering, rapid respiration or symptoms of an illness.

Are you too good to your pet?
Posted on: Oct 19, 2014 By:

Obesity in pets, both dogs and cats, is rampant. In fact, the percentage of overweight and obese cats is higher at 57.6%, than dogs at 52.6%.  How do you know how much to feed your pet?

A dog’s nose doesn’t know
Posted on: Sep 09, 2014 By:

Does a warm nose mean your dog is running a fever?

How much exercise does your dog need?
Posted on: Jul 10, 2014 By:

Exercise is vital to your dog's good health and also to his good behavior. How much exercise does your dog need?