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Author Archives: Dr. Brandon Young
The significance of oral hygiene is fundamental in the health of a patient. – An estimated 80% of all pets have dental disease by the age of three. The mouth of cats and dogs is a great incubator for bacteria and can contribute to heart, liver and kidney disease. What does a dental cleaning […]
Heat stroke is an increase in body temperature caused by environmental conditions. Hyperthermia may be a life-threatening condition, and does require immediate treatment. A dog’s normal body temperature is 101.5°F plus or minus 1 degree Fahrenheit, and any time the body temperature is higher than 105°F, a true emergency exists. Heatstroke generally occurs in hot […]
Reluctance to move, stiffness, difficulty climbing stairs, getting into the car or on the bed or sofa may be signs of arthritis. At Companion Pet Clinic we can help! Treatment for arthritis can markedly improve quality of life and slow down the progression of the disease Signs of arthritis include:Reluctance to take walks of usual lengthStiffness […]
Heartworm prevention (for dogs): 1) Heartgard Plus, oral monthly chewable tablet. Helps prevent heartworm infection in your dog. Kills heartworm larvae, roundworms and hookworms. Easy-to-give—most dogs eat it right out of your hand. Give one each month, year-round. 2) Proheart12, administered as once yearly injection ProHeart 12 is the only FDA-approved product that prevents heartworm […]
Affordable spay and neuter packages available!At Companion Pet Clinic we recommend spaying cats and dogs before the first heat cycle. This can help reduce the risk of certain types of cancers of the reproductive system like uterine, ovarian and mammary cancer. In addition unspayed female cats and dogs have a far greater chance of developing pyrometra […]
Wellness/Preventative Care:Canine Vaccines:Dogs are administered Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus-2, Parvovirus and Parainfluenza (DAPP), in addition to Rabies and Bordatella. The initial DAPP vaccine is administered at 6-8 weeks of age and is repeated every 3 weeks until the patient is 16 weeks of age or older. Adult dogs previously unvaccinated are administered two DAPP vaccines given […]
Signs of osteoarthritis include:Reluctance to take walks of usual lengthStiffness (that may disappear once the pet has ‘warmed up’).Difficulty climbing stairs, climbing in the car, on the bed or a sofa.Difficulty rising from rest Limping.Abnormal gait.Licking of a single joint.Acting withdrawn, spending less time playing with family (which is often misunderstood as a sign of […]
Why does my dog or cat have bad breath? An estimated 80% of all pets have oral disease. The mouth of cats and dogs is a great incubator for bacteria and can cause heart, liver and kidney disease. Preventative dental care (dental cleanings) are key in supporting a clean, healthy mouth and body. […]
Pets get lost even when precautions are taken. With microchipping you can make sure that your pet finds its way home and back to you safely and more quickly. The American Humane Association estimates over 10 million dogs and cats are lost or stolen in the U.S. every year. One in three pets will become […]