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Even the most caring and loving cat owners sometimes find themselves having their cats sick. By the time they take it to the vet, the condition has worsened and they wish they could have known the early signs of sickness. Since cats are independent creatures and like to hang around their owners according to their mood, early signs of sickness …
There is nothing pleasant about parasites. Whether they end up on the inside or outside of your pet’s body, they are all there for the same reason. They need a living host to survive and reproduce. Parasites cause significant health issues and discomfort for your dog or cat. Now that summer is almost here in Stillwater, Minnesota and throughout the …
Lyme disease is a tick borne infection that affects both pets and people. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vector-borne illness in the United States. With the arrival of spring, your pet will be spending more time outdoors and have greater exposure to ticks that carry Lyme disease and other tick borne …
Vaccines, also called immunizations, are one of the most debated topics in pet healthcare. Vaccines can save your dog from a variety of diseases, some of which are even fatal. Often a veterinarian administers vaccines during a wellness visit. Controversies that surround dog vaccinations seem to be similar to those of human immunizations. No matter what people say, know this; …
Your cat cannot speak to tell you that its teeth hurt, nor can it confide that it has pain in its leg. Then, how can you ever know if it’s not okay? Fortunately, such information can be determined during a physical examination of your cat at a pet vet clinic. Checkups ensure that your cat is healthy, as a veterinarian …
When your dog or cat has periodontal disease, much of the damage takes place below the gum line where neither you, nor your veterinarian at Rivertown Animal Hospital can see it. For this reason we use digital dental x-rays to determine your pet’s oral health. Digital x-rays are safer for your pet and allow our staff to see the bones, …
According to the American Veterinary Dental College, periodontal disease in dogs and cats ranges from healthy normal (periodontal disease 0), to periodontal disease stage 4. Rivertown Animal Hospital encourages all pet parents to learn about these stages. The goal is for your pet to be at healthy normal, which means your pet does not display any significant signs of periodontal …
When it comes to medications, vitamins and supplements for your pet, it can be difficult to know which brands to trust. Your pets depend on you to make good choices regarding their health. At Rivertown Animal Hospital in Stillwater, we are pleased to offer Nutramax products. Nutramax Laboratories manufactures a line of products for joint health, liver support and many …
Some human foods can be detrimental to your dog’s health. Many people know that they should not be feeding their dogs people food. They know that most of it can be unhealthy. You may not know that some human food is perfectly okay to feed your dog and is actually good for them. Keep reading to find out which ones! …
Your furry friend probably loves jumping up on your couch with you as you are watching television. Some people make sure that their pets are never on the furniture; however most people just allow them up there, especially when they want to cuddle! Seeing scratches and tears on your furniture can be extremely frustrating. It may even make you want …
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