Dr. Hodge was recently featured on Rover.com as a guest blogger discussing the importance of Pet Birth Defects Awareness. What causes pet birth defects? Most of the causes are unknown. Abnormalities to the mother’s metabolism, trauma or extreme body temperature variations can cause birth defects. Infections and exposure to chemicals or drugs can also cause. […]
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Hurricane Season is Here!
Remember, during a disaster what’s good for you is good for your pet, so get them ready today. If you leave your pets behind, they may be lost, injured – or worse. Never leave a pet chained outdoors. Plan options include: Create a buddy system in case you’re not home. Ask a trusted neighbor to […]
Canine Influenza Virus Notice
Chief Veterinary Officer American Kennel Club This notice is being sent out to provide up-to-date and accurate information about the Canine Influenza Virus to help prevent the spread of the virus to healthy (unexposed) dogs. The information provided is not intended to alarm dog owners and handlers. There are recently confirmed cases of the Canine […]
What’s There to Howl About?
Howling….why do dogs do it? We know that howling is a non-specific behavior. It can occur when a dog is stressed or distressed, territorial, in a situation where there is no way out, or in response to some other stimuli, such as noise, like a siren. Wolf-like breeds (Huskies, Malamutes, etc) are more like their […]
Why do dogs (and some cats) eat grass??
There are many reasons why a dog (or cat) may eat grass. However, most veterinarians’ consensus is that pets will eat grass as a way to reduce, eliminate or relieve GI upset, nausea, parasites or possibly infection. Many pets will eat grass and then vomit. It’s the purging act that the pet seeks. Generally, the […]
Anesthesia….Need to Know!
Almost every pet will need general anesthesia at some point in their life. With today’s excellent pre-anesthesia physical examinations, modern anesthetic drugs and protocols, advanced monitoring and prompt recovery, pet anesthesia has never been safer. Read this article by Robert D. Keegan, DVM. Dr. Keegan is a board certified veterinary anesthesiologist. Didn’t know those existed […]
Assisi Loop – Targeted Pulsed Electromagentic Therapy
Targeted Pulsed Electromagentic Field Therapy (fPEMF) Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy is a means of using electrical currents to heal tissue and improve health. These fields, when placed near a conductor (such as any portion of a pet’s body) will induce a current flow. These currents are induced from outside the body, without their needing to […]
Bravo Recalls Select Chicken Pet Foods
Bravo Recalls Select Chicken Pet Foods Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Contact: Consumer: (866) 922-9222 (866) 922-9222 FREE Media: E-mail: in**@***********ds.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 23, 2015 – Manchester, CT – Bravo Pet Foods of Manchester, CT is recalling select lots of Bravo Chicken pet foods for dogs and cats due to concerns of […]
Stella and Chewy’s Recall
Stella and Chewy’s is recalling 11 of its products after Listeria monocytogenes was found in one of its dog food products during routine testing. The Maryland Department of Agriculture ordered the company stop selling Chicken Freeze-Dried Dinner Patties for dogs on Saturday. Tests revealed the product was contaminated with Listeria. As a precaution, the company […]
Microchip – A Return Home Ticket!
Microchips save lives! There, I’ve boldly said it! Microchip insertions for pets have been a game changer in the lost and found department of pet care and shelter medicine. Without them, the number of lost pets never returned to their loving families would be shattering. What is a Microchip? – A Microchip is a small […]
