Pet parents who have cleaned up the occasional doggie trash bin can attest – our pets have notoriously non-discriminating stomachs. Or, at least, palates. But believe it or not – your dog’s GI tract is a complex marvel that serves as a breeding ground for millions upon millions of microscopic organisms. Introducing your dog’s microbiome Read the full article…
Finding the right pet for the right family is a win/win situation. “Bringing home a new puppy or dog is a wonderful event. It’s something people always remember and something that puts a smile on their face,” says Doylestown Veterinary Hospital’s Dr. Lois Palin, VMD. Pets are also frequent and popular holiday gifts – which Read the full article…
Proper hydration is as important for pets as it is for people. Dogs should drink approximately one fluid ounce for every pound of body weight per day. So, your active 100lb dog should be drinking 100 fluid ounces (or more) every day. When you do the math, that equals 12 ½ cups of water. But Read the full article…
October is National Pet Obesity Month, an awareness event necessitated by a burgeoning epidemic that is impacting the lives of a majority of cats and dogs. “The numbers are astonishingly high,” says Dr. Laura Weis, DVM, of Doylestown Veterinary Hospital. “The official stats say that 60% of cats and 55% of dogs are considered overweight Read the full article…
“Seeing your veterinarian is important if you notice your dog seems to be very stinky,” says Dr. Jerica Lugo, VMD, with Doylestown Veterinary Hospital. The all-encompassing and infamous “wet dog smell” is frequently touted when our four-footed friends come in from the rain (or an impromptu dip in the creek), but mere dampness shouldn’t shoulder Read the full article…
