Dogs
Senior Pet Care
Changes and Challenges The first year and last year of a pet’s life are often the most challenging. And the most expensive. We want to help you think about the senior pet care issues you might face. We don’t want to overwhelm or depress anyone. Being open and realistic might avoid surprises about the emotional,…
Holiday Gift Ideas From Den Herder Vet’s Pets
Need some last minute holiday pet gifts? How about for the pet lover in your life? Holiday pet gifts don’t have to break the bank. And the best thing about them? You can give the same thing they got last year. Or for their birthday. Or Valentine’s Day. Charity, one of our Certified Veterinary Technicians,…
Local Dog With Unusual Heart Problem
We had an unusual case come through the hospital recently. Unusual in that we don’t see dogs with heart block very often and unusual because of the medical technology involved. Meet Sadie Sadie is a 9 year old German Shepard mix. She stopped being her usual active self. She was lethargic to the point where…
Why Is My Dog Scratching?
That can be the $64,000 question for pet owners and veterinarians alike. Dog Scratching? 4 Common Itch Factors Is it fleas or mange (yikes!)? Fortunately, both are treatable. If you think your dog has fleas, you need to treat both the dog and the environment. Is it a food allergy? Pets can have food sensitivities…
O.M.G. Is That a Flea?
Does My Dog Have Fleas? We certainly hope your dog or cat does not have fleas, but how can you tell? Finding adult fleas is harder than you think. They are quite small, only 1/8” or so, about the size of a grain of rice. Fleas are dark reddish-brown with long legs and no wings….
Doggie Dip Tips
This time of year marks the end-of-summer ritual when the area swimming pools close (sniff, sniff) for the season. Many pools open their doors for some canine craziness called a Doggie Dip. Here’s a few things to consider before you release the hounds into the water.
Are You Making These 4 Pet Food Mistakes?
Mistake #1: Emptying Pet Food into a Plastic Tub Where do most of us dump that big bag of pet food when we get home from the store? A plastic tub, of course! You need to know pet food bags are ideal for long-term storage. The original bag will not impart a flavor or leave…
Unusual Surgical Case at Den Herder Vet
Infraspinatus Muscle Contracture Say that ten times fast. Don’t worry, there won’t be a quiz. We are sharing a story about a neat patient with an unusual condition. So rare, that our doctors have only seen two cases of it prior to now. Infraspinatus muscle contracture happens in bigger or active dogs. Our patient fits…
Disaster Preparedness: What About Your Pet?
Living in the Midwest, we know all too well that natural disasters can strike quickly and with little warning. Get to the basement. Get out of the house. Get to higher ground. But, what would we do with our pets? Think about that for a minute. What would you do with your pets in a…
