They’re creepy and crawly. They’re blood-sucking. And chances are, they’re closer to you than you think. I’m talking about ticks! It’s possible that the thought of a gross, blood-sucking insect gives you the creeps. But, did you know that in addition to being gross, ticks also can be the source for multiple different diseases that […]
What is diabetes? Diabetes (or diabetes mellitus) is a disease where the sugar (glucose) levels in the bloodstream become elevated. Both people and pets can get diabetes. To understand diabetes, you first must understand a little about how the body works. Glucose is a type of sugar that serves as the main source of energy […]
I give my dog heartworm prevention. Why does he need a heartworm test? Nothing is ever 100% perfect, and this includes heartworm prevention. It is possible for your dog to get heartworm disease, even if you give him heartworm prevention medication every month. However, if you give heartworm prevention consistently on the same day of […]