Pet Health Blog
Afi is a sweet 6-year-old pup living his best life in Portland—splitting his time between cozy naps inside and joyful adventures with his family.
Lilies Make a Dangerous Bouquet for Cats
Bold, beautiful lilies start to blossom in spring gardens and appear in Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and May Day bouquets. But did you know they can be poisonous and extremely toxic to cats?
Q&A: Medical Marijuana for Pets
While we know that marijuana is toxic to our furry friends, there are still many unknowns about the use of medical marijuana in veterinary medicine. DoveLewis Chief Medical Officer Lee Herold answers your questions about this controversial drug use for pets.
Respiratory Distress Requires Immediate Treatment
One of the most common and most serious symptoms treated by doctors at DoveLewis is respiratory distress, or breathing challenges. Whether an animal is having difficulty breathing or they are breathing excessively, this issue should be treated immediately.
Cigarettes, Cigars, Tobacco and Nicotine Are Toxic to Pets
Most people know that smoking is bad for your health, but how many of us think about the dangers of tobacco, cigarettes and smoking around pets?
Parvovirus: What You Need to Know
Parvovirus is a potentially life-threatening illness, most commonly affecting young dogs between the age of 8 weeks and 1 year old. Highly contagious, the virus is transmitted through contaminated dog feces and can live for long periods of time in the environment (sometimes several years).
FDA Warns of Xylitol Toxicity for Dogs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a strong warning about the dangerous effects that can occur when dogs consume xylitol, an artificial sweetener commonly found in sugar-free gum, toothpaste, mouthwash, candy, vitamins, medication and specialty nut butters.
