My focus is helping our clients with the management of their pets health through preventative health education, and of course, providing medical and surgical needs when they are ill or injured. Today I would like to share one of my own pet stories. We are celebrating Lil’s 15th birthday. What an exciting and adventurous 15 […]
Exercising your pets is an important part of their physical and emotional health. There are a vast array of toys for dogs and cats to help keep them active and engaged. For our dog owners, It’s time to think outside the box, or outside the neighborhood. There are some wonderful parks around Hampton Roads that your […]
Gosh…I am so excited to see the results of our new K-Laser therapy unit. We added this treatment modality only 8 weeks ago and I am delighted to see so many patients relieved of pain, inflammation and benefit from accelerated healing. Dogs are walking better than expected after trauma, wounds are healing faster, arthritic patients […]
As we approach the spring holidays, we at Salty Paws Veterinary Hospital want our owners to be aware of some hazards that can affect their pets. Chocolate– There is a wide variety of chocolate and cocoa products to which pets may be exposed including candy, brownies and cocoa bean mulches. We see an increased occurrence around […]
February is National Pet Dental Health Month!! Did you know that dental disease affects 78% of dogs over 3 years of age and 70% of cats over 4 years of age? Hear at Salty Paws we are dedicated to helping our clients understand their pets dental needs throughout all life stages. Dental exam should be […]
LET’S START WITH THE DAMAGE FLEAS CAN DO: -Flea bite dermatitis -Flea anemia -Feline infectious anemia -Cat scratch fever -Tapeworm infections MYTHS ABOUT FLEAS: -My pet lives indoors, therefore he/she won’t get fleas -I don’t have any flea bites on me -We don’t have any carpet, only hardwood floors -I haven’t seen any fleas on […]
The most common types of allergies in dogs and cats are inhalant allergies, flea allergies, and food allergies. The majority of allergies occur between the ages of 1-4 years of age. Symptoms may include feet licking/chewing, facial scratching, scratching around lower back and tail areas, recurrent ear infections, scabs or sores around the head and […]
