Pets may not care about their cosmetic tooth appearance the way people do, but teeth are important to them in other ways. Your pet uses their teeth to eat, communicate, recreationally chew, and groom themselves. More importantly, poor dental health can negatively impact your pet’s overall health and quality of life, so keeping their teeth [...]
As pets age, joint wear and tear can create a painful condition called osteoarthritis (i.e., degenerative joint disease [DJD]). Typically, you’ll notice your older pet slowing down, but younger pets born with abnormal joints or who are injured can also be affected. Untreated arthritis can significantly impact your pet’s quality of life, so your MetroPet [...]
Pets and heat don’t mix. High heat and humidity can lead to heatstroke, a potentially life-threatening condition in pets. Our team at MetroPet Veterinary Clinic wants to provide information about how heat affects pets, and steps you can take to protect your four-legged friend this summer. Pets are more sensitive to heat than humans Sweat [...]
Many pets—and people—aren’t big fans of certain noises. Thunderstorms, jack hammers, or loud cars can cause tension or stress in sound-sensitive pets. But, when mild symptoms turn into full-blown panic, your pet’s quality of life—and yours—are impacted. To better understand noise aversions and phobias, the team at Metropet Veterinary Clinic offers the following expert tips. [...]
Have you fallen for any of these flea and tick Myths? Find out if it’s a myth or truth from Dr. Alice. 1. Fleas and Ticks are a summertime issue. Myth: Our peak flea season in this part of Ohio actually seems to be fall. The weather gets chilly and all the fleas say “Hey, [...]
“Why is my pet itchy?” “Itchy pet” is probably the most common type of appointment we see at MetroPet during the spring and summer months. The answer may not be as simple as we all hope. Fortunately, we stay up-to-date on the best ways to diagnose and treat skin problems and we have an [...]
Prescription Diets for Bladder Stones – Hocus Pocus or Life and Money Saver? A Case Study by Jordan C (Veterinary Assistant) When it comes to a recommended prescription diet from your veterinarian, many people feel unsure. We get the question: “Can a change in food REALLY treat allergies?”, or “cure my cat’s bladder stones?” The [...]
“Can my dog catch the dog flu?” The answer to this question is most likely yes. My personal dogs cross paths with other neighborhood dogs. I take them for walks in the Cleveland Metroparks. Sometimes they come to the local pet store to pick out a treat or toy. That is why they are vaccinated [...]
Ahhh, I cannot think of many things as grotesque finding that odd new lump on my dog. The ultimate freak out of squirms, screams, and horrors once I realize I’ve found a tick.After calming down from the discovery, what do you do? What kind of a tick is it? Will your dog be ok? Will [...]
Did your pet eat your stash? They are at risk for marijuana poisoning. With the recent legalization of marijuana in several states, vets have seen an increase in the number of marijuana poisoning cases. Since medical marijuana has just been semi-legalized in Ohio, I thought that it would be a good idea to clear the [...]