Pet Health Blog

As the Fourth of July approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate the spectacular fireworks displays that light up the night sky. However, amidst the celebration and excitement, it's crucial to recognize the potential harm fireworks can cause our local wildlife.

Our pets are an integral part of our families, offering companionship, love, and joy in our lives. However, just like humans, they can get sick or injured and require urgent medical attention at any time of the day or night.

What do you do when your pet has a wound? Seeking veterinary care is a must. But having some basic knowledge of bandaging your pet can prevent further bleeding, provide protection and prevent infection until you can see the vet.

Kennel cough, also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease that affects dogs. It is commonly seen in environments where dogs gather, such as boarding kennels, dog parks, and shelters.

Oskar first started visiting Pain Management with Dr. Earl in February of 2021 after receiving surgery in 2020 to hopefully repair a slipped disc in his neck. Unfortunately, Oskar’s spine did not respond well to surgery.

Although it is possible, it is extremely rare for most animals to have a heart attack. For humans, a heart attack occurs when a blood vessel that flows to the heart gets blocked.