Archive for the ‘News from Dr. Jean’ Category
30
Sep
Posted by Only Natural Pet Store in News from Dr. Jean, Newsletter & Articles. Leave a Comment
By Dr. Jean Hofve Since November is Senior Pet Month, it’s appropriate to talk about the special needs of senior cats. As mentioned in the previous post, there are lots of senior diets available, but most of them rely on lower fat and protein, and higher carbohydrates. It’s really important to know that dietary protein [...]
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24
Jun
Posted by davidgoff in News from Dr. Jean. Tagged: first aid, fleas, poison, safety, Summer, ticks. 1 Comment
by Dr. Jean Hofve, DVM Most of us are out and about much more in the summer, including many of our pets! But summer comes with its own set of potential problems. Common sense and preventive measures can prevent illness and injuries for our pets. Here are our Top 10 tips for a safe and [...]
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28
May
Posted by davidgoff in News from Dr. Jean, Newsletter & Articles. Tagged: bath, cats, dental care, dogs, ear care, grooming. Leave a Comment
Grooming is important for dogs and cats, not just to look good but also for health!
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29
Apr
Posted by davidgoff in News from Dr. Jean. Tagged: Flea control, fleas, Myths. Leave a Comment
Common Flea Myths Busted by our myth-buster Jean Hofve, DVM
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27
Feb
Posted by jhofve in News from Dr. Jean. Tagged: barking, behavior, dog, dog behavior, dogs, exercise, jumping, training, treats. 1 Comment
The ways in which a dog can get into trouble seem limitless. These unwanted behaviors cause enormous frustration to the human members of the family. The only thing there seems to be more of is advice—from neighbors, the pet store clerk, books, and of course, online. Yet simply understanding the way learning and behavior occur [...]
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25
Feb
Posted by jhofve in News from Dr. Jean. Tagged: Cat, cats, claws, grooming, safety, scratch, scratching. Leave a Comment
There has been a lot of media attention lately on cat declawing, as the total number of cities banning the practice as animal cruelty rose to 8 by the end of last year. Declaw surgery is no manicure; it amputates 1/3 of the cat’s paws. Declawing is extremely painful for the cat, and medical complications [...]
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28
Dec
Posted by jhofve in News from Dr. Jean. 2 Comments
With winter and cold weather setting in, it’s time to think about the joint aches that often affect older pets. What is generally perceived as “slowing down” or “a little stiff” may be a sign of significant joint deterioration or arthritis, and probably causes some degree of discomfort in most older pets. Arthritic cats often [...]
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28
Nov
Posted by jhofve in News from Dr. Jean. Tagged: Cat, cats, Christmas, dog, dogs, health, holiday, holidays, safety. 1 Comment
Don’t spoil the fun of the holidays with a sick or injured pet–keeping a few tips in mind will make the season bright for all!
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17
Sep
Posted by Only Natural Pet Store in News from Dr. Jean, Newsletter & Articles. 5 Comments
by Dr. Jean Hofve, DVM For the past two years, veterinarians and pharmaceutical companies have teamed up in a marketing campaign to frighten pet guardians into giving year-round heartworm preventatives to both dogs and cats. The campaign has really ramped up this year. They say they’re doing this to improve protection for individual pets, but [...]
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27
Aug
Posted by Only Natural Pet Store in News from Dr. Jean, Newsletter & Articles. 3 Comments
By Dr. Jean Hofve Getting older…it’s happening to all of us every day, including our pets. And just like humans, dogs and cats are prone to a number of medical problems as they get older. With diet, supplements, and extra care, many of these conditions can be prevented, delayed, or managed, to give your pet [...]
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