Degeneration and trauma to the back can lead to intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), which is the most common cause of paralysis in dogs, and can lead to permanent damage if not treated promptly. Our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team provides information about this concerning condition to help you quickly recognize if your dog is affected [...]
Decadent savory foods and sweet treats abound during the holidays, and your pet likely wants to be included in the feast. Our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team explains which holiday treats are naughty and which holiday treats are nice for your four-legged friend. Naughty pet treat: Turkey leg Many people think turkey legs are a [...]
Many pet owners fail to provide their pet with appropriate wellness care, because they have misconceptions about their pet’s health. Our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team reveals the truth behind some frequently accepted pet-health myths, and we hope this information will help add years to your pets’ life. Myth: My pet will let me know [...]
Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team is proud to offer Walkin’ Wheels—wheelchairs for disabled pets. These adjustable, affordable, and lightweight carts—available for purchase or rent—provide mobility-challenged pets with a new leash on life. To determine whether a wheelchair may be beneficial to your pet, check out our guide to Walkin’ Wheels, and contact us to schedule [...]
Anesthesia can be a real concern for pet owners. The thought of your beloved companion undergoing anesthesia for testing or a procedure—no matter how routine—can seem daunting or perhaps dangerous. Our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team understands your concerns, and is committed to providing your pet with the highest anesthetic safety level. We also recognize [...]
The holidays are here, along with many potential pet hazards. As you make your list and check it twice, include strategies to protect your four-legged friend during the holiday craziness. Our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team offers tips to help keep your furry pal safe this festive season. #1: Practice pet-safe Christmas tree setup You [...]
Pets’ cancer prevalence is increasing at an alarming rate. As many as one in every five adult pets and half of pets older than 10 years of age will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. Although treatment modalities continue to improve cancer diagnosis outcomes, early detection remains their best opportunity to fight against this [...]
Is your Halloween candy dish actually a potential threat to your dog’s health? While most dog owners recognize that chocolate is a sinister sweet for dogs, fewer are familiar with xylitol—a popular sugar substitute that causes serious, sometimes life-threatening, side effects when consumed by our canine companions. Learn everything you need to know about xylitol [...]
Is your pooch a couch potato? Would your feline rather be fe-lyin’ down than exercising? Have you tried to help your overweight pet lose some pounds, but they can’t seem to resist the siren song of the sofa? They may have a good reason. Overweight pets can become trapped in a cycle of pain, discomfort, [...]
A variety of factors contribute to dogs’ chronic ear infections, a common painful condition. Ear infections can cause your dog discomfort, be difficult to resolve, and if left untreated, lead to serious complications. Our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team’s guide to chronic ear infections describes how you can help put an end to this painful [...]
