Housecall Acupuncture and Laser Therapy in the Seattle Metro
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