Dog Health

In recent weeks, a puzzling respiratory illness has swept through canine communities, leaving veterinarians and pet owners alike searching for answers. This mysterious ailment, characterized by symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and difficulty breathing, has sparked concern among dog lovers and raised questions about its origins, transmission, and potential consequences [...]

The winter season is here.  With that comes family gatherings and trips to visit with loved ones, as well as more time spent indoors due to the weather.  When the frequency of boarding, kennel, or grooming visits increases, so does the likelihood of your pet being exposed to respiratory disease. [...]

Dogs have shared their lives with us for over 12,000 years.  In the United States, there are slightly more than 53 million dogs sharing the human-animal bond.  We have a higher population of canines per capita than any other country in the world.  We have such a great relationship with [...]

They say that often the owner will reflect the dog and vice versa. While this is not always true, we do tend to find dogs that share our personalities and interests more appealing. Just as people have many personality types, the same holds true for our favorite four-legged friend, the [...]

Did you know that the most common football player’s injury is an ACL tear? You may have heard the term ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), but did you know that dogs can also tear their ACL? In dogs, the ACL is called the CCL (cranial cruciate ligament) - both terms are [...]

What is Parvo? Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious enteric virus. The virus attacks the dog’s gastrointestinal tract, bone marrow and heart causing them to become severely ill. Parvo can affect all dogs, but young puppies, unvaccinated or under-vaccinated dogs are at greatest risk. How is Parvo transmitted? A dog [...]

Do dog’s get cancer? Dogs just like people, they can get cancer. About 1 in 4 dogs will develop cancer at some time in their life. Almost 50% of dogs over 10 years old may develop some type of cancer. Don’t be alarmed because many of those cancers can be [...]

Each year, over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs in the U.S. and more than 800,000 dogs are in serious need of medical attention according to the CDC. What is most troubling is that at least 400,000 of those bitten are children followed by senior citizens. Dog bite prevention [...]

Too often we treat dog bite injuries from fights at the dog park. Let’s talk about some important things you can do to prevent injuries. 1. Properly warm up your dog before going into the park. Let your dog be ready for the activities of the park both physically and [...]

What is Xylitol and where it is found? Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is found in fruits and vegetables naturally. Xylitol has asweet taste and it is used as a sugar substitute in chewing gyms, breath mints, candies,ice cream, even tooth paste and mouthwash. Xylitol has a low glycemic [...]

You just got a new puppy! Congratulations! Along with getting your puppy a bed, new bowl, and puppy food, be sure to set an appointment at Vetsavers Pet Hospital. Your new puppy will need a health check-up and essential vaccinations to ensure he/she lives a happy healthy life. Puppies that [...]

In the height of summer, temperatures hit at 90 and above—great for pooches who love a good swim, but not great for other animals. If you are able to keep your pet in air conditioning all day, it’s great to spare them the summer heat and humidity. If you’re hot [...]

Just like us, our fluffy friends love a good meal. We love to treat them as much as we treat ourselves, and somehow extra pounds just make our pets look more adorable. However, pet obesity is a serious issue that can shorten your critter’s life and lead to higher chance [...]