by Dexter Animal Hospital | Dog Care, Fleas & Ticks
Pet Lovers: Spring is almost here :)!! With spring, there comes a lot of renewal and spring cleaning and prep. Are your furry friends ready? With warmer weather comes more hiking, travel and outdoor activities. Your pets can bring in unwanted fleas and ticks. These...
by Dexter Animal Hospital | Cat Care, Dog Care
As pet owners we have so many questions about our pet’s health and care, and sometimes it is hard to know where to turn for help. Although using “Dr. Google” can be tempting, it can lead you to unnecessary worry or misinformation. If you have a concern about your...
by Dexter Animal Hospital | Cat Care, Dog Care
1) Is there a holistic approach to treating/preventing “fatty tumors” (usually benign) in dogs? Lipomas are masses formed of adipose (fat) tissue, found very commonly in middle-aged to older dogs. They are usually benign (meaning they do not spread elsewhere in the...
by Dexter Animal Hospital | Cat Care, Dog Care
Good news: February is dental month, which means 10% off your pets’ Dental Prophylaxis! Dental disease is a very significant cause of oral pain in our pets, as well as being a smelly problem. It can often go overlooked as most animals will continue to eat, play and...
by Dexter Animal Hospital | Cat Care, Dog Care
You may have been advised at some point that your pet needs a ‘dental’. But what does this mean? And why is it such a big deal? Importance Dental disease is a BIG problem. Similarly to in people, dental disease is inevitable without good oral hygiene. What starts off...