by Fred Campos | May 10, 2019 | Announcements, Blog, Medical Corner
Heartworm disease is a serious disease that results in severe lung disease, heart failure, other organ damage, and death in pets, mainly dogs. It is caused by a parasitic worm called Dirofilaria immitis.The worms are spread through the bite of a mosquito. Help...
by Fred Campos | Apr 15, 2017 | Blog, Medical Corner
Some like it hot and our beloved pugs are no different! I will often find my curly tailed friend basking in the sun, soaking up the rays like a teenager enjoying their summer vacation. While he could not be any happier, I often have to disrupt these tanning sessions...
by Fred Campos | Jan 15, 2017 | Medical Corner
Dental Health By Dr. Max E. Ficken I always dread a trip to the dentist; and, I know that I will have fewer problems if I brush and floss my teeth regularly. Imagine now our dental health would be; to say nothing of our breath; if we never took steps to care for our...
by Fred Campos | Jan 15, 2017 | Medical Corner
Breathing Problems in Pugs by Dr. Max E. Ficken One of the characteristics of pugs that make them so loveable is the short nose and protruding eyes. As we have selected for these breed traits we have created pets with significant breathing problems. These include...
by Fred Campos | Jan 15, 2017 | Medical Corner
Q. Can West Nile virus cause illness in dogs or cats? A. Since 1999, there has been one confirmed death of a dog, and of one cat, infected with West Nile virus. It should be understood, however, that the dog was already in poor health, and was immune compromised...
by Fred Campos | Jan 15, 2017 | Medical Corner
Preventive Medicine By Dr. Max E. Ficken The focus of health care in our pets as it is in your own health care is to prevent problems before they start. This includes annual physical exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, diet and dental care and many other items...
