by Melissa English | Jan 19, 2020 | Health, All About Dogs
Each dog is unique and can vary in size even within their breeds. The “average” weight for a cockapoo is impossible to determine. Each breed has its own unique physical characteristics. While the breed standard weight of two breeds could be 45 pounds, the breeds could...
by Melissa English | Jan 15, 2020 | Health, All About Dogs
Muscle mass and body fat determine whether we are at health risk from our weight being too high or too low. Human doctors use Body Mass Index (BMI) scores to evaluate a patient’s health risks. The number on the scale does not always tell the whole picture of our...
by Alison Wood | Jan 13, 2020 | Health, All About Dogs
Dogs have a unique way of bringing the best out of us and we love them for it. But it’s not just all about good times and companionship – it’s about good physical and mental health too. Just as exercise is important for our health it is likewise...
by Melissa English | Jan 11, 2020 | Health
Battling Pet Obesity with the Healthy Weight Protocol Pet obesity is a serious health threat to our beloved animal companions. Obesity does not affect just humans. Domestic pets also are facing an obesity epidemic. Veterinary science is doing increased research into...
by Melissa English | Dec 30, 2019 | Health, All About Cats
Of all the infectious diseases in cats, none are as feared as FeLV and FIV—justifiably so. Between 2-4% of feline population in the U.S. is a carrier or is infected with one or both of these potentially fatal viruses. Many clinics use an in-house test that checks for...
by Melissa English | Dec 28, 2019 | All About Cats, Health
While “whisker fatigue” sounds like what men who get tired or shaving may get, it’s possibly a very stressful condition a cat can get. WHY DO CATS HAVE WHISKERS? For cats, whiskers are much more than facial adornments that add to their cuteness, Dr. Neil...
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