Last week we published an article about seasonal allergies in cats and dogs. In that post, we described a condition called “atopic dermatitis.” Atopic dermatitis often occurs secondary to allergies and is characterized by skin irritation, inflammation, and infection. If you missed this post, click here to catch up. Atopic dermatitis can manifest in a
?Allow 3 minutes to read. Raise your hand if the dry, cold weather wreaks absolute havoc on your hair, skin and nails. On second thought, we’ll keep our hands down… our brittle nails and unkempt cuticles are screaming to be brought to the spa! Manicures and pedicures are a wonderful luxury when we feel like
❤️ Allow 5 minutes to read. Ah, February. ’Tis the season for love, chocolates, and a holiday that often comes with high expectations. A romantic evening with champagne and a steak dinner sounds great of course, but we’ve got to be honest: our Valentine’s Day enthusiasm is starting to wane a bit. There is one
We’ve all heard the concerns that obesity is becoming more and more prevalent in the United States. Did you know that pet obesity is also becoming more common? Data collection in 2018 showed that almost 60% of dogs and cats in our country are overweight or obese, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention
Your co-worker brought in tuna salad for lunch. Again. Now she’s trying to discuss the latest developments at work with you, and she’s standing a little too close for comfort. You’re not hearing a word she says as you hold your breath and try to think of a subtle way to get her out of
For some pet owners, the decision to spay/neuter their pets is easy and obvious. For others, the reasons aren’t so clear. Some people think it is inhumane to de-sex a pet. Some believe that desexing alters a pet’s behaviors in unnatural ways. Everyone has their own opinion on the topic. As members of the veterinary
Yesterday we opened our conversation about these pesky parasites by explaining the differences between fleas and ticks and discussing the harm they can cause to your pets. If you missed this post, make sure to check it out before jumping into Part 2! Today we’d like to talk about flea and tick preventatives and why
Ticks are still out! Despite popular belief, ticks are crawling around Minnesota all year, even in the winter. Last month we discussed ticks and the diseases they carry. This week we would like to share some information with you about two different tick and flea preventatives: Frontline Gold and Nexgard. Let’s start off by discussing
Most of us are familiar with the concept of heartworm prevention for our dogs and cats. We give our pets a monthly dose of medication during the warmer months, which protects them from contracting heartworm disease. What many people don’t realize though, is that some heartworm preventatives like Heartgard Plus offer protection from more than
Did you know that ticks are out in the winter too? That’s right! On any day that temperatures reach 33*F, ticks come crawling up out of the grass looking for a food source… and that source could be your dog or cat! Many people wonder if their dogs and cats can transmit tick-borne diseases to
House Paws Home Veterinary Care provides in-home veterinary care to pets and clients in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and most surrounding suburbs.
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