DENTAL CLEANING – Feline

85% of all pets have periodontal disease by the time they are 3 years of age. Dental disease can result in bad breath, painful chewing, and tooth loss. Bacteria under the gum can travel to the heart, kidneys, and liver. A professional dental cleaning is required to...

DENTAL CARE – Feline

Without routine dental care, most dogs and cats develop periodontal (dental) disease by 3 years of age. Periodontal disease is the most common health problem in dogs and cats. Bad breath may be a sign of periodontal disease in your pet. Providing routine dental care...

DEMODECTIC MANGE – Feline

Demodectic mange is an inflammatory skin condition caused by microscopic mites of the genus Demodex. It is most common in young dogs and rare in cats. Signs include scaly patches of bare skin, which may or may not be itchy. Your veterinarian can diagnose the condition...

DECLAW SURGERY IN CATS – Feline

Scratching is a natural cat behavior, but it can be destructive in a household. Declaw surgery generally involves the removal of all or a portion of the last bone in each digit of the forepaws. Younger cats (under a year of age) tolerate the surgery better than older...

CUSHING’S DISEASE – Feline

Cushing’s disease occurs when the body produces excessive amounts of a hormone called cortisol. Cushing’s disease affects middle-aged and older dogs. It is rare in cats. Diagnosis can be difficult and may require several different types of tests. Surgery...