Vision plays a significant role in a pet’s overall wellbeing. As in humans, a pet’s eyes work for them in terms of moving about, knowing owners, and safeguarding them against danger. Despite all that, many pet owners overlook routine eye examination for them. Frequent visits to a Pet Clinic in Woodbridge or a Pet Hospital
Read MoreAs pet owners, all of us desire for our pet companions to have long, healthy, and happy lives. Yet, animals, like humans, develop disease at times, and such disease will not necessarily become apparent at first glance. Detecting disease early in animals is significant in providing them with proper care and medical intervention at a
Read MoreAs the pets grow older, their needs and behavior change; just like human beings, pets in old age need much attention to keep them up to standards. Older dogs and cats are more prone to illnesses, limitations in their movements, and dietary adjustments than younger ones, meaning pet owners have to adjust and adapt to
Read MorePets depend on an owner to notice subtle changes in them, which may include changes in appetite. The appetite is usually a good indicator of a pet’s health, and any remarkable changes should not go unnoticed whether increased or decreased. Knowing possible causes and when to seek veterinary care can make a difference in your
Read MoreMany owners either don’t notice such minute changes in behavior in their pets, thinking it is something that will pass, or the behavior might just seem too trivial. But they could be indicating serious problems requiring treatment. One needs to recognize and address such behavioral shifts in order to do the best for your pet.
Read MoreBest Treatment Methods for Senior Pets in Veterinary Clinics in Woodbridge The older the pets become, the more different the care becomes. Much just like human seniors, as they grow older, there are a lot of complications from health disorders. A selection of a veterinary clinic that actually understands what an aging pet’s needs are
Read MoreThe task of choosing the right animal clinic for your dear pet seems extremely daunting at times. As a responsible pet owner, you would want to be quite sure that your four-legged friend receives superior care, either for routine checkups, vaccinations, or even in cases of emergency. A number of alternatives are available in Woodbridge,
Read MoreWhy It’s Crucial and Where to Find the Best Care in Woodbridge Although vaccination, grooming, and routine checks with the vet are important features of caring for our pets, dental care is equally important, yet often overlooked. Like humans, pets are prone to many dental problems, ranging from plaque to periodontal disease, which does so
Read More“Man’s best friend.” This is a phrase commonly used to describe dogs, and one which rings true with findings from a poll of pet owners in the U.S. saying their animals offer companionship (65 percent), are a true friend (65 percent), and provide unconditional love and support (64 percent).
The recent Healthy Minds Monthly Poll, conducted by Morning Consult for the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), was participated in by 2,200 adults on Feb. 6-9. Majority of the respondents (84 percent) say their pets have a mostly positive impact on their mental health. According to the APA statement, this insight is similar to the results of last year’s polling on the same topic.
“It’s easy to overlook the role of pets when we’re talking about mental health,” says APA president Petros Levounis, MD, MA. “But for people who do enjoy the company of animals, they can be a source of companionship, comfort, love, and friendship. I routinely enco..
Following five years of study, the Topikos Biofilm Research Institute (TBRI), a division of Topikos Scientific, Inc., has reported an advancement in the treatment of periodontitis resulting from a study of over 100 dogs with gingivitis and periodontitis.
“Dental science was first to conclude that biofilm disease, dysbiosis, drove the pathway from plaque and gingivitis to anaerobic, increasingly pathologic biofilms in the sub-gingival sulcus leading to ligament and bone loss that creates irreversible periodontitis,” says TBRI team member Kevin Cawood, DVM. “Over several decades it became clearer chemical elements in the biofilm matrix entered the circulation to cause distant inflammation and serious complications.”
Dr. Cawood, along with the rest of the TBRI team, ENT physician William Cast, MD, and microbiologist Michael Bechill, PhD, treated dogs of various breeds, age, and disease severity with scaling, polishing, and placingement of an antibiofilm compound into the subgingival sul..