Arthritis is defined as a chronic degenerative disease resulting in changes to the tissues that comprise a joint, such as cartilage, joint capsule, and surrounding bone.
 

You may already know that South Windsor Animal Hospital is promoting our Feline Focus Month! So, let’s talk about cats! Yay Cats!

Some of us may have had pocket pets while we were growing up, but many have not had these experiences. Here is some basic information about some of these species.

Guinea pigs are great pets, they are inquisitive and social, are very well mannered, and live around 5-6 years of age.

At our clinic, we are so fortunate to have five skilled technicians who devote their lives to such a noble cause as helping to keep our pets healthy and safe.

When researching as to whether an item is appropriate to use for your pet, give your vet a call. This will likely be the best resource for you, since they know your pet well.

Cat bibs make cats more apparent to prey and limit their ability to pounce. Check here some helpful hints for reducing cat predation on birds and small animals.

Dogs and cats get intestinal parasites from several sources, this is why we ‘deworm’ animals frequently, another being to prevent the risk of humans picking up a parasite.

Each year the ASPCA posts the top toxins which they received calls for, with human prescription medications topping the list and over-the-counter medications at a close second!

Depending on the species, our pets show different changes over time. Some of these changes may be preventable, and for some, we can slow their development over time.

If there is a change in your pet’s behaviour, like suddenly becoming aggressive when they’ve never done that before, there usually is a reason for it.

Unfortunately, this is a common issue in the animal world.  While some ingestions may be fairly benign, others can be much more severe requiring medical intervention.