Blog: Dog
Urinalysis and Fecal Exam
Both urine and fecal exams are extremely helpful in diagnosing health issues with your dog. A sterile urine sample is collected from your dog, to help diagnose diabetes, urinary tract infections, bladder stones/crystals, urinary incontinence, poisonings, or renal neoplasia. Fecal exams determine the internal parasite load in your dog. Internal…
Anal Gland Expression
Anal gland expression is one of the more nitty-gritty topics to explain. Our canine and feline companions both have two sacs that excrete a very smelly product that is generally emptied when they defecate. Sometimes the anal glands become infected or are unable to express in the normal manner, and…
Heartworm Testing
Heartworm Disease is a potentially fatal disease that is transmitted by infected mosquitos. We are not in a heartworm endemic area, however with pets travelling heartworm is a concern. If you plan on travelling to a heartworm area, prevention is easy, so your dog can safely travel with you.
Fleas and Ticks
Fleas and ticks can carry and either directly or indirectly transmit several potential illnesses to humans, as well as cause disease in your dog. External parasites may be less prevalent outside during certain times of the year, however, they often survive in the house during the winter months. creating an…