Adopt a Pet. Save a Life! Welcoming a new dog or cat into your home is such an amazing thing. If you’re thinking about adopting a new family member, think about adopting a rescue dog. Adopting a dog from an animal shelter saves a life and according to the Humane Society of the United States,... Learn More
Why do I Have to Use Heartworm Prevention in the Winter? Our primary care team member, Dr. Boone, has responded: Heartworm disease is transmitted by the mosquito. When a mosquito bites an infected animal, it transfers the microscopic organism (microfilaria) to the next animal that it bites. According to the American Heartworm Society, heartworms have... Learn More
I Thank You…… This Thanksgiving All year long, our furry friends shower us with their thanks and gratitude. So this holiday season take a moment to step back and assess just how much thanks our beloved companions gave us. Giving thanks from the dog: I thank you for always giving-up your bed for me to... Learn More
Grain Free Diets vs. Diets Containing Grain When taking your pet’s medical history one of the things I ask about is what you are feeding your pet. A nutritional assessment is an important part of the annual check up. One thing I am hearing more and more, is that dogs are eating grain-free diets. Grain... Learn More
November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month Did you know that cancer is the leading cause of death in adult dogs? As the average age of our pet population increases due to advances in preventative veterinary medicine, so does the rate of cancer. Regular at home cancer checks are recommended to assist with early detection. Start... Learn More
Fluffy’s Candy Drawer While we all try and stay healthy and lean, from time to time we cannot help but go down the cookie and candy isle in the grocery store. But with it being only a week after Halloween, there is candy temptation all throughout the house! Stay strong……. for both you and especially your... Learn More
Dressing-up Fido and Friends Halloween was a success….. as far as pet costumes go that is! If you read Friendship’s blog from yesterday, “Trick-or-Treat Fido Has Come to Eat,” then you would have read about the significant and steady increase in the pet population that partakes in dressing-up in a Halloween costume. Over the past... Learn More
Trick-or-Treat Fido Has Come to Eat! Happy Halloween! Before you know it we will start seeing ghosts and goblins roaming the streets! Halloween has been a major holiday in the United States since the early twentieth century, approximately since 1921. When one thinks of Halloween, traditionally you think of children and kids dressing in costume,... Learn More
Home Dental Care The American Veterinary Dental Association recommends an anesthetized professional dental cleaning for your pet every 6-12 months, just as your dentist recommends for you! This should start at 3 years old for cats and medium to large breed dogs, and at one year old for small breed dogs. Home dental care is... Learn More
Why is My Pet Thirsty? Increases in your pet’s thirst and urination are significant observations and something you should definitely discuss with your pet’s primary care clinician. There are many potential causes for these clinical signs, which are most often referred to as PU/PD. This stands for polyuria and polydipsia. Common causes include things like... Learn More
A Funded Clinical Trial to Evaluate an Autologous Vaccine Plus Adoptive T-Cell Transfer in the Treatment of Dogs with and Hemangiosarcoma Trial Specifics: Animal Clinical Investigations is conducting a clinical trial in dogs with hemangiosarcoma, sponsored by Elias Animal Health, LLC. ELIAS Cancer Immunotherapy (ECI™) is a personalized T cell-based treatment that triggers the patient’s... Learn More
Acclimating Your Cat to Their New Catio, Cat Highway, or Cat Shelves A month ago, we posted a blog about catio’s, cat highways, and cat shelves. Some of you may have decided to forge ahead with one of these options, while some of you only took note. Either way, upon completion of your catio, cat... Learn More
What is Pyoderma? Pyoderma, a bacterial skin infection, is a common skin problem, but it is uncommon for pets to develop pyoderma without an underlying cause. It is important to remember that all animals live with organisms on our skin. When a problem, such as an allergy, affects the skin barrier and/or the immune system,... Learn More
Should I Be Concerned if My Dog’s Eye is Going Grey? Have you noticed your older pet’s eyes starting to look a little hazy? As pets get older, there are two common conditions that can cause the eye to look grey. One of those conditions is that the lens is in the center of the eye,... Learn More
Remembering All of 9/11 On this solemn day, remembering 9/11 can be a very difficult task for any American. The nation’s hearts and kind words still go out to the grieving families and friends of the victims. Alongside, the thousands of 2-legged heroes were hundreds of 4-legged heroes – 300 plus. This blog was written... Learn More
Working Like A Dog Labor Day is upon us. This holiday can bring mixed emotions of the dog days of summer ending or the emotions of welcoming all that the fun-filled fall season has to offer. Labor Day, which is always the first Monday in September, was established around 1885 as a holiday to celebrate... Learn More
Catio’s, Cat Highways, and Cat Shelves……. Oh My! Do you have a cat that has a lot of energy or is very high-strung? Do you have multiple cats that do not get along…… is one a bully? If this sounds like your household, have no fear, you are not alone. There are still options out... Learn More
Saturday, August 26th, is National Dog Day! On National Dog Day we celebrate the special dogs that are members of our family and those that work selflessly to save lives. Remember to give your dog an extra hug or kiss in celebration! Better yet, be an advocate for the millions of homeless dogs waiting to... Learn More
Post Grooming Furunculosis What is post-grooming furunculosis? Post-grooming furunculosis is a deep skin infection that occurs rather quickly, usually on the back of dogs (where grooming products are commonly placed). The infection is often due to an organism, particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa, that is associated with water environments. Because of this association, most affected dogs have... Learn More
Clinical Study – Subclinical Bacteriuria in Dogs with CKD Friendship Internal Medicine is now recruiting patients for a fully funded clinical study of “Subclinical Bacteriuria in Dogs with CKD.” How do you approach a positive urine culture in a dog without any clinical signs? Veterinary infectious disease experts have recommended that these dogs do not... Learn More
Check the Chip! National “Check the Chip Day” is here! Please remember to microchip your pet and do not forget to register their information and microchip number online! Microchipping significantly increases the chance that your pet will be returned home if lost. Today is the day to take the time and make sure that your... Learn More
Mighty Mittens Mara This little gal is Mittens. Don’t let her small size fool you, she’s quite the fighter. Mittens was recently adopted just shy of 6 weeks of age! Since she was so young, she had not yet been vaccinated and her immune system wasn’t fully developed. She began having diarrhea shortly after adoption.... Learn More
“Skip to My Lou”……..Why My Pet Skips When Walking the Beat Ever see your pup hop and skip when walking around town? Sure, sometimes its cute and doesn’t seem to bother them much, but did you know that this type of walk may indicate an orthopedic issue? Pets knee caps, a.k.a. patellas, and their luxation... Learn More
Are You Dog Obsessed? I know I am. I love your dogs and I love my dogs. Even though I’m not supposed to play favorites I have one! Here he is loving his Bark Box that came this month. The United States, along with several other countries, have become obsessed with their furry companions.... Learn More
What to Chew and What Not to Chew…….. That is the Question? We all love treating our furry friends with some sweet and delicious goods, but did you know most dog chews may be too tough for our little ones?! Sure, all dogs would love to gnaw on a bone from the butcher’s shop or... Learn More
Table Scraps for Fluffy and Fido! We love showering our beloved four legged friends with hugs and kisses and a table scrap here or there. The key is knowing which one will make Fluffy happy while staying healthy and which other ones to avoid. To provide our pups with the best health and nutrition, a... Learn More
You Asked: Why Do Young Animals Typically Have Parasites? Friendship Hospital for Animals primary care doctor, Dr. Kimberly Schultz answered: Puppies can be born already infected with roundworms as the parasite can pass from the mother’s tissue across the placenta to the developing puppies. Puppies can acquire hookworms from infected mothers during nursing. In addition,... Learn More
Friendship Hospital for Animals is Going Greener Friendship Hospital for Animals is going greener. With a green roof that is! During the hospitals extensive expansion in 2015 a green roof was added to further the hospitals commitment to alleviating our carbon footprint. Compared to a conventional roof, a green roof has several benefits not only... Learn More
What Does it Mean if My Veterinarian Hears a Heart Murmur? Listening to your pet’s heart and lungs is a vital part of the annual physical exam. When we listen to your dog or cat’s chest we are listening to the type of sounds the heart beat produces as well as the rhythm of the... Learn More
Are You or Your Pet Itching to Learn About Allergy Medications? While treating infection and working up the underlying allergic cause for infections/itch, we often need to help your pet feel more comfortable at the same time. The over-the-counter products (ex. topicals, antihistamines, vitamin E, fish oils, etc.) may be relatively safe, but this often... Learn More
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