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What to Expect, When You’re Expecting a New Four-Legged Family Member! Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting time, but those first few days, weeks and months are crucial for developing a pet that will be a well-adjusted and well-behaved member of the family. There are important health considerations, as well. I always tell … Read moreBringing Home a New Puppy – A Veterinarian’s Guide
Protect Your Furry Family Members! Microchips are an inexpensive way to return a lost pet to their owners, while reversing the heartbreaking fact that most lost or stolen pets are otherwise never reunited with their families. The Humane Society of the United States estimates that more than 10 million pets are lost or stolen every year, and, … Read moreDon’t Ever Have a Lost Pet, Microchips Save Lives!
Keeps Dogs Healthy, Too! Most people recognize the importance of mental and physical fitness in their lives. But did you know that both mental and physical fitness are equally important for our canine family members, too? There are some basic things that you might not have thought about that you can do every day to have a … Read moreMental & Physical Fitness
What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is named after the town of Lyme, Connecticut, where a number of people first were infected in 1975. It wasn’t until 1978 that the medical community determined that the disease was contracted from ticks, and in 1981, researchers concluded that the cause is a bacteria that infects certain ticks … Read moreLyme Disease in Dogs: Is Your Pet at Risk?
Parkway Veterinary Center presents Dr. Dave Smith, veterinarian, father and friend! It’s not often that young children know exactly who and what they want to be when they grow up, but that wasn’t the case for Dr Dave Smith! At a very young age, Dr Dave developed a passion for animals, beyond just wanting to … Read moreMeet Dr. Dave Smith of Parkway Veterinary Center
What is light therapy? For both people and pets, a light therapy laser is becoming a common-place treatment for many different conditions. The laser works by sending out photons of light that penetrate deep into the body’s tissues. This then instigates a photo-chemical response within the cells. This speeds healing and reduces pain and inflammation for … Read moreLight Therapy in Dogs and Other Pets – Pain-free Treatment for Common Ailments!
Light Therapy for Dogs and Other Pets Therapy lasers have become an important tool for treating professional athletes, ordinary people with health issues and now pets, as well. They were first used for rehabilitation therapy more than a decade ago, but the advances in research and knowledge have made therapy lasers a vital component in … Read moreLight Therapy for Dogs and Other Pets – Using Light Energy to Heal
Maybe you’ve heard of it and maybe you haven’t, but Lepto in dogs is serious business… Leptospirosis is a disease that has been around for decades, but in recent years, it is showing up more often in pets in the Southeast, including here in Sarasota and Manatee counties. The disease affects people, as well as … Read moreLepto in Dogs, New Protection against an Old Disease…Lurking in Your Yard!
My dog is overweight We all want our pets to live forever. Although that is not possible, we can prolong their time with us through common sense and preventative medicine. Nutrition is one area where research has shown you can make a huge difference in your own life and that of your pet. These days … Read moreMy Dog is Overweight, Calories are Catastrophic for Our Pets!
Like older human beings, dogs also go through pain in their joints. Extensive physical activity like jumping from heights can cause wear and tear in the ligaments. This could lead to severe pain, discomfort and inactivity. This is the time when your pet needs joint pain treatment. If you are in need of guidance, advice or help … Read moreTips on How to Give Your Dog Relief from Arthritic Pain!
