Burlington Veterinary Hospital - A Pet Care Facility At Burlington Veterinary Hospital, our goal is to provide compassionate care for all pets in need. We understand that every pet has unique needs and wants, which is why we strive to give each patient individualized attention. We believe the key
In general, dogs and cats do well eating the same diet routinely. Unlike people, pets rarely become bored with a single pet food, so change is not needed simply for the sake of variety. However, diet changes may be necessary because of reasons including:
Weight Loss in a Dog or Cat, The most important subject to be addressed is nutrition. Your pet’s energy intake (caloric intake) should be monitored. Remember, dogs and cats in general only need 300 to 500 kcal per day. Every calorie a pet eats should be counted, even pet treats or bites of people food. Every pet food has a different amount of calories per cup; therefore, when changing foods, you must read the bag for recommended feeding amounts. An overweight-management food is recommended and is available from every major pet food manufacturer. These foods have been tested to ensure that the recommended amount of food will meet your pet’s requirements. Some foods may be higher in fiber to aid in weight loss, while others will be higher in protein. If your pet does not respond well to one type of food, you may have better success with another.
Ear infections are common in pets, and an important way to help eliminate these infections is to clean the ears. It is important to treat the ear canal correctly, ensuring the solution reaches the target location. With practice, instilling solutions into the ear canal is easy and can be done at home as needed.
In general, dogs and cats do well eating the same diet routinely. Unlike people, pets rarely become bored with a single pet food, so change is not needed simply for the sake of variety. However, diet changes may be necessary because of reasons including:
Aggression is a normal form of communication for animals and a common life-threatening behavior problem in pets. The problem is not only dangerous for humans or other animals to which the aggression is directed, but left unresolved, aggression is a common reason for pets to be euthanized. Staring, growling, hissing, lunging, snapping, swatting, and biting are all behaviors described as aggression. Many conflicting opinions and misinformation can be found online, on television, and in books describing the motivations behind aggressive behaviors. However, scientific research tells us that fear, anxiety, and pain are often the most common reasons why animals will use aggression.
Brushing your pet’s teeth is the key to maintaining good oral hygiene. As a result, dental cleaning procedures at your veterinarian are less likely to be simpler (meaning shorter anesthesia time, fewer pulled teeth, etc), your pet’s health may be improved overall, and bad breath (halitosis) is reduced. Brushing the teeth also helps spare a dog or cat oral pain: periodontal disease, a painful condition that occurs when inflammation affects the gums and other tissues around the teeth, is reduced or eliminated with good oral hygiene.
