Omega-3 supplementation for the health of skin and joints The answer to this is YES, they do work. There are scientific studies verifying the benefits of Omega-3 for both skin and arthritic conditions. If you are interested in reading one actual journal article verifying the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in dogs with arthritis, Multicenter assessment of effects of omega-3 fatty acids in osteoarthritis in dogs. If Omega-3 fatty acids are known to be effective in preventing a

There are new treatment options in  allergy treatment! Apoquel® is a new drug that has the potential to greatly assist allergies in dogs. See the recent article on our website. CADI Injections (Canine Atopic Dermatitis Immunotherapeutic) are a new, long-lasting, targeted and safe treatment option for dogs suffering with allergies. If you are interested in learning more details concerning allergies and the source of the sensation for itching, here is a great resource for you t

Feline Urinary Tract Disease Whatever it is called, FLUTD can cause bladder irritation that can sometimes be very severe. It is often provoked by stress. Male cats are at an especially high risk mucous plugs and mineral crystals can combine to cause a urethral blockage. This is a true emergency as a blockage is a life-threatening event that will result in kidney failure if not treated. Blockage almost always happens in the males because of their anatomy. Cats will urinate f

History: There are many sources of new puppies including purchasing from a neighborhood breeder, pet stores, the Pound or Animal Shelter, abandoned and more. Where your puppy has been before may greatly affect the types of illnesses they are exposed to. Part of your first veterinary visit will be to obtain as thorough an history of both the environment as well as any health care your puppy has received. Another part of the initial evaluation with Oasis Animal Hospital will be

Obesity is a growing problem in cats worldwide. Depending on the study cited, the number of obese or overweight cats ranges from 15% to 35%, with practitioners estimating even higher numbers in some areas. Obesity is defined as an excess of body fat, with a body weight of greater than 20% over the ideal weight of the cat being generally accepted as obese. Key Points: Obesity prevention must start early, and your team of veterinarians and technicians are essential to recogniti

Iams Royal Canin Hill’s Prescription Diets Purina Veterinary Diets Pet nutrition in general – Obesity prevention and treatment in cats – Dog food calorie calculator – Cat food calculator – Pet Obesity Prevention #skinhealth #dentalcare #Hills #calories #diet #obesity #dogs #pethealth #haircoathealth #foodallergies #weightloss #kidneydisease #prevention #cats #RoyalCanin #Purina #nutrition #Iams

Q. How much should I feed my pet? A. Probably less than you are feeding now. The fifth annual veterinary survey found 53 percent of adult dogs and 55 percent of cats to be classified as overweight or obese by their veterinarian. That equals 88.4 million pets that are too heavy according to veterinarians. 1 These findings match our day-to-day experience. When I am asked to assess “how much” to feed a pet, many factors must be considered: what kind of food are you feeding, are