Blog: Dog
Anal Gland Expression
A lot of people never think about their dog’s anal glands, until there’s a problem with them. Anal glands are located on each side of the anus, and naturally express when dogs have a bowel movement. They fill with smelly material, varying in consistency and color depending on the individual…
Heartworm Test
Heartworm is a potentially fatal parasite that invades a dog’s body via mosquito bites. Mosquitos pass worm larvae from one infected dog to another. The larvae enter the bloodstream and migrate to the heart, lungs and associated large vessels where they grow into adult worms, producing more larva to continue…
Ear Cleaning and Nail Trimming
Cleaning your dog’s ears and trimming their nails should be included in your dog’s regular grooming routine. Overgrown nails can make it difficult for your dog to walk properly. Long nails can also get caught on carpet or other fabric and result in your dog injuring their nail. Regular ear…
Skin Care
Many dogs out there suffer from skin problems, often due to food or environmental allergies. External parasites can also be a cause, though often are more short-term and easily treated. Dogs with skin allergies deal with it for their whole lives, and we can manage it through multimodal methods such…