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 […]