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Today’s Spotlight Tuesday is on ringworm. Althou

Today’s Spotlight Tuesday is on ringworm. Although the name suggests otherwise, ringworm isn’t caused by a worm at all—but a fungus that can infect the skin, hair and nails. This highly contagious disease can lead to patchy areas of hair loss and can spread to other animals—and to humans, too.

Ringworm Symptoms
Classic symptoms of ringworm include:
* Skin lesions that typically appear on the head, ears, paws and forelimbs.
* Ringworm can patchy, crusted, circular bald spots that sometimes look red in the center
* In mild cases, there may be just a few broken hairs, while bad cases can spread over most of the body.
* It’s also possible for a pet to carry the fungus and not show any symptoms whatsoever.

Give us a call if you suspect your pet has ringworm and we can help!

It’s Monday! Are you jumping for joy or just rol

It’s Monday! Are you jumping for joy or just rolling with it?

Happy Friday everyone! Hope your weekend is filled

Happy Friday everyone! Hope your weekend is filled with doggos (and all manner of other pets!) and smiles. ☺️

Derp, Frap, Sploot: How many of these funny pet te

Derp, Frap, Sploot: How many of these funny pet terms do you know?
Credit: Blog.Petcube.com

Sploot
Everyone knows the proper way for a pet to sit is with its legs neatly tucked underneath it...but sometimes things go a little crazy and the legs just stick out the back. This ever-so-elegant position is know as the "sploot" and it's adorable.

Airplane Ears
A surefire sign that you're only seconds from being clawed by your cat, airplane ears are when a kitty folds its ears back as though its about to take flight.

Derp
Finally a word for your pet's goofiest moments...when they give that ridiculous questioning head tilt, when your cat tries to gracefully jump but ends up falling flat on its face, when your pupper put his foot right in the water bowl. It's ridiculous, and very derpy.

Frap
Some people call it the crazies, and it looks like running amok, but the proper word is "frap." Technically an acronym for Frequent Random Acts of Play, this term arose in the corgi community for the breed's tendency to go a little nutty.

Corn chip toes
Go ahead, take a whiff of your pet's paws. We dare you. Too afraid? Well then take our word for it that they smell more than a little bit like a Frito. We'd tell you why, but then you may never think of corn chips the same way again.

Loafing
No, we're not talking about lazing around (although pets like to do a lot of that too.) Loafing is when a pet pulls all its legs beneath it to form what looks like a furry loaf of bread.

Biscuits
Not the type that you treat your dog with, we're talking about the type cats like to make by kneading their paws. This behavior dates back to their kittenhood when they used the motion to get milk from their mother.

Boop
Imagine your pet's nose is a car horn, but instead of an obnoxious wail, it let out a sweet little "BOOP!." Booping is the behavior of gently poking your pet's nose.

What words did we miss? Let us know your favorite funny pet terms in the comments.

Today’s spotlight is on obesity. Obesity is link

Today’s spotlight is on obesity. Obesity is linked to osteoarthritis and hypertension, and with several cancers. Pets are also at increased risk of other metabolic and endocrine disorders, especially type 2 diabetes, respiratory disorders and renal dysfunction resulting in an overall overall lifespan reduction.

Not only is the animal affected physically when it is overweight or obese, but studies have linked excessive food intake to diminished mental well-being and increased discomfort, specifically joint pain. Additionally, decreased joint mobility and activity due to obesity can prohibit the amount of environmental enrichment experienced by the animal, leading to boredom and potentially destructive behaviors.

If you would like help in diagnosing obesity, or would like us to help with a treatment plan, contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

It’s Friday! Shout it off the rooftops! Or, even

It’s Friday! Shout it off the rooftops! Or, even from the car windows. 🤣

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