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...
The focus on feline health and nutrition continues throughout National Take Your Cat to the Vet Month. As the pet parent of two cats, himself, Doylestown’s Dr. David MacDonald, DVM, CVA, CVSMT, understands fully the importance of a balanced, nutritional diet for our...
FUR-mented Foods by Dr. Laura Weis Published in the July 2019 issue of Natural Awakenings What if there was a single way to help pets with such diverse chronic diseases as inflammatory bowel disease, allergic dermatitis, hypothyroidism, food sensitivities, leaky gut,...
Managing Pet Diabetes November is National Diabetes Awareness Month Pets can experience many of the same diseases that affect humans, including diabetes. Diabetes mellitus affects middle-aged to older cats and is more common in males. It’s also common in older dogs....
Homemade dog treats using fresh fruits and vegetables from the garden or a farmer's market are healthy snacks your pet will enjoy. When slicing fresh vegetables for a salad, don't forget your dog. Diced carrots, cucumber slices and green beans are healthy summer...
