Solenia

Solensia therapy for cats with osteoarthritis

A once-monthly Solensia injection from a veterinary professional can reduce your cat’s osteoarthritis pain. It controls osteoarthritis pain in cats, which helps return them to their “normal” by improving mobility. It works like your cat’s naturally made antibodies to reduce pain signals. 77% of cat owners reported seeing improvements in signs of pain when their […]

Librela therapy for dogs with osteoarthritis

Librela is the first and only monthly monoclonal antibody injection to provide long-term canine osteoarthritis pain control.Effectively controls canine osteoarthritis pain with a monthly injectionApproved as safe and is metabolized and eliminated like naturally occurring antibodies, with minimal involvement of the liver or kidneys.Works differently than NSAIDs by reducing NGF (nerve growth factor) effects, a […]

Heat Stroke

Heat stroke, It's getting hot out!

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 […]

Spay and neuter of cats and dogs

 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 […]

Flea and Tick Preventative

Vaccines, Heartworm, flea and tick and intestinal parasite protection

 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 […]

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis can be a severe debilitating disease

 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 […]