Housecall Acupuncture and Laser Therapy in the Seattle Metro
Hello everyone! Hope everyone’s holidays are going well. Just before Christmas, I took a trip to Peru for a bit of volunteering mixed with a bit of tourism - voluntourism if you will. Each year I try to take at least one trip with one of my favorite veterinary aid organizations World Vets. World Vets… Continue reading Vet Adventures in Peru!
Hi there! Today we are going to start a conversation on a condition of dogs (and occasionally cats!) called Intervertebral Disc Disease. Intervertebral Disc Disease Intervertebral disc disease, also known as IVDD, is a relatively common cause of back pain, difficulty walking, and even paralysis in dogs. You may have heard people say their dog… Continue reading IVDD: Clara’s got a bad back
Capital Physeal Dysplasia Hi! Thanks for reading! Today we are going to discuss a condition called Capital Physeal Dysplasia - a cause of hip injury in cats. Let’s break that name down, since it is certainly quite a mouthful. Capital: this comes from the Latin caput for “head.” This refers to the head of the… Continue reading Hitch in Oreo’s Giddy-Up: Capital Physeal Dysplasia
Welcome back! Today we are going to learn a bit about a common condition that affects dogs: hip dysplasia. We'll cover symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. A diagnosis of hip dysplasia can be intimidating, but together we can keep your dog active and comfortable. HIP DYSPLASIA Dysplasia means abnormal growth or development. Hip dysplasia specifically refers… Continue reading A hitch in Spot’s giddy-up: Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
Ahoyhoy! Thanks for stopping by! Today we are going to learn about Obesity in Pets. (Head over to the Resources tab for more information about body condition scoring.) I am SURE that every one of you reading this can think of a fat dog or chunky cat you’ve seen. But did you know that nearly 60%… Continue reading Obesity in Pets
Hi again! So glad you’re here! Today we are going to talk about arthritis - specifically osteoarthritis. There are some pretty remarkable numbers regarding the incidence of arthritis in our pets: 20% of all pets over the age of one year have arthritis (that’s 1 in 5!)60-65% of pets over the age of six years… Continue reading Arthritis in Our Pets
Hi! Let’s dive into Signs of Pain in cats and dogs. Head over to the Resources tab to check out some pain scales specific to dogs and cats that can be very helpful. Cat Pain Scale First things first: although it is normal for pets to sleep more and become less active as they age,… Continue reading Signs of Pain in Dogs and Cats
Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes. Hi everybody! Today we are going to spend a bit of time learning more about the anatomy (parts) and physiology (function) of cats and dogs. In essence, the anatomy of our furry friends is very similar to our own anatomy. But there are several very important differences that can… Continue reading Intro to canine and feline anatomy and physiology