Fit or Fat?

Fit or Fat?

It is estimated that 60% of cats and 56% of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. The easiest way to tell if your pet has put on too many pounds is to visit us for a weight consult. However, we would like to empower you to check your pet’s Body...
Sugar Free Might Make Your Dog…Sugar Free?

Sugar Free Might Make Your Dog…Sugar Free?

THE DANGERS OF XYLITOL AND DOGS Xylitol is a sugar substitute that is found in a variety of chewing gums, sugar-free products, peanut butters, toothpastes, and many household products. In humans, Xylitol fails to cause a release of insulin into the blood. Insulin is...
It’s All About The Poop

It’s All About The Poop

This is our sort of teaser post for our blog to point out our podcast episode on the topic of how your pet’s poop can be a great tool for you to be alerted to their health. We have also created a full text version of the very detailed and informative...
Spaying & Neutering Your Pet, Part 2

Spaying & Neutering Your Pet, Part 2

This is the companion article to our Pet Talk Podcast episode about this issue. You can listen to that first podcast episode by clicking here. Originally envisioned as a single episode, the conversation with Dr. Matthew Wheaton became so robust that we didn’t...
Spaying & Neutering Your Pet, Part 1

Spaying & Neutering Your Pet, Part 1

This is the companion article to our Pet Talk Podcast episode about this issue. You can listen to that podcast episode by clicking here. We sat with Dr. Matthew Wheaton, the owner and medical director of Alicia Pet Care Center to talk about spaying and neutering your...