Posts about Pet Wellness Clinic

Heartworm disease is a serious threat to our furry family members. Caused by parasitic worms that lodge themselves in the heart and lungs, it can lead to coughing, fatigue, and even death if left untreated. While preventive medication is widely available, there are some concerns that heartworm disease might be on the rise in the United States.

In late 2022, IPH merged with Dr. K's Pet Clinic to become a full-service pet hospital. Once the merger was complete, we got right to work. We obtained the space next to the existing hospital and started the process of building out the wellness center of the hospital. The wellness center was completed in 2023, and a remodel of the original clinic began to transform it into an urgent care center. Now in 2024, we are ready to start accepting urgent care appointments. 

Bringing home a new puppy or kitten is exciting, especially for kids. However, it's important to remember that these furballs are curious explorers, and they can get into all sorts of mischief if you're not prepared. Puppy- and kitten-proofing your house and yard is important to ensure their safety and create a harmonious living environment for you and your new furry friend.

Cancer is serious and can affect any animal, including pets. Unfortunately, there is no single answer to the question of how to tell if your pet has cancer. However, there are some signs and symptoms you can look for that may indicate that your pet is sick.

Diabetes mellitus is a condition that affects the way the body processes glucose, a type of sugar that is essential for energy production. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, regulates glucose levels in the blood. In diabetic pets, the pancreas either does not produce enough insulin or the body does not respond to insulin properly, leading to high blood sugar levels.

It’s summer, which means hiking, morning walks, and lots of outdoor time. It also means that our need for water increases, and that includes our pets. Even while inside, water is going to evaporate faster, so water bowl refills go up.

"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life” — Confucius. At IPH, we work with the best of society—pets. Those family members (furry, feathery, or scaly) that show us unconditional love and are the most enthusiastic when we get home from work. We not only value the significant impact that pets have on our lives but the special relationship between a pet and its owner.

Allergies are awful and can lead to atopic dermatitis. Atopic derma-what? It's the inherited condition where your pet has an allergic reaction (inflammation or getting itchy) to some kind of allergen. According to the US National Library of Medicine, about 12.5% of felines suffer from atopic allergies, and 10% of canines suffer from atopic allergies. 

Cats were worshipped by the ancient Egyptians, and some would argue that they still should be. And it’s no wonder—cats are a great source of comfort for millions of people, both nationally and internationally. 

The short answer is yes, your dog can get breast cancer, better known in canines as mammary cancer. In fact, mammary cancer is the most diagnosed tumor in female dogs that are still intact. Just like with humans, these tumors can metastasize and spread to other areas of a canine’s body.