Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith Heatstroke occurs when normal body mechanisms cannot keep the body’s temperature in a safe range. Animals do not have efficient cooling systems (like humans who sweat) and get overheated easily. A dog with moderate heatstroke (body temperature from 104º to 106ºF) can recover within an hour [...]

Healthypet.com Heartworm is an insidious disease that has spread to virtually all parts of the US and many parts of Canada since the early 1970s. It is spread only by mosquitoes; thus, areas heavily populated by these insects tend to have a greater incidence of heartworm disease. Heartworm can strike both dogs and cats, although [...]

How much serious thought have you given to dog fitness? If you’re like many dog enthusiasts, you may believe that your dog is doing just fine managing things for himself, but the fact is that many dogs could benefit from a little active fitness management on the part of their caretakers. Just like their human [...]

Here in the United States, one out of every two households includes a companion animal. As a pet owner, you know there’s nothing like the feeling you get from being with your pet. But not only can she bring a smile to your face, recent studies show that your pet can positively affect your physical [...]