Have you fallen for any of these flea and tick Myths? Find out if it’s a myth or truth from Dr. Alice. #1 Fleas and Ticks are a summertime issue. Myth: Our peak flea season in this part of Ohio actually seems to be fall. The weather gets chilly and all the fleas say “Hey, where can we live now?,” … Read More
Infections and Parasites and Allergies, Oh My! What’s causing your itchy pet?
“Why is my pet itchy?” “Itchy pet” is probably the most common type of appointment we see at MetroPet during the spring and summer months. The answer may not be as simple as we all hope. Fortunately, we stay up-to-date on the best ways to diagnose and treat skin problems and we have an effective plan. When trying to figure … Read More
Case Study: Controlling Bladder Stones with Diet
Prescription Diets for Bladder Stones – Hocus Pocus or Life and Money Saver? A Case Study by Jordan C (Veterinary Assistant) When it comes to a recommended prescription diet from your veterinarian, many people feel unsure. We get the question: “Can a change in food REALLY treat allergies?”, or “cure my cat’s bladder stones?” The answer is yes! I know, … Read More
Dog Flu: What EVERY Dog Owner Needs to Know.
“Can my dog catch the dog flu?” The answer to this question is most likely yes. My personal dogs cross paths with other neighborhood dogs. I take them for walks in the Cleveland Metroparks. Sometimes they come to the local pet store to pick out a treat or toy. That is why they are vaccinated for Canine Influenza. I am … Read More
Ticks!
Ahhh, I cannot think of many things as grotesque finding that odd new lump on my dog. The ultimate freak out of squirms, screams, and horrors once I realize I’ve found a tick. After calming down from the discovery, what do you do? What kind of a tick is it? Will your dog be ok? Will you be ok? … Read More
Marijuana poisoning in pets: Signs and Steps to Take
Did your pet eat your stash? They are at risk for marijuana poisoning. With the recent legalization of marijuana in several states, vets have seen an increase in the number of marijuana poisoning cases. Since medical marijuana has just been semi-legalized in Ohio, I thought that it would be a good idea to clear the air (sorry, that’s the last pun) about marijuana … Read More
Ticks! How to protect your pets
Why do you need to be thinking about ticks? Ticks are active in every month of the year, no matter the temperature. They are very hardy and while they may be more or less active at a given time, they are ALWAYS active. There are a number of serious diseases in our area that are carried by ticks: Lyme Disease, … Read More
Halloween Hazards – Keep your pets safe this season!
Fall is my favorite time of year, the leaves are turning, the weather is cool but not cold, it’s football season, and of course, it’s Halloween time! While I love this time of year, it’s the unofficial start of pet hazard season. We see a ton of emergencies as a result of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s EVERY YEAR. … Read More
Fireworks Frenzy: Keep your pets safe on the 4th of July
4th of July is quickly approaching. Whether you are having a low key celebration or a lot of activity, one thing is for certain: Your pet will be exposed to fireworks. While some pets tolerate fireworks very well, others are not so lucky. Dogs and cats can become extremely anxious and stressed showing signs like barking/screaming, drooling, cowering/hiding, losing bowel … Read More
Leptospirosis is Everywhere!
Leptospirosis (or Lepto, short) is a bacterial disease that is transmitted from wild animals (such as squirrels, rats, raccoons, skunks, deer or opossums), to your dog through water, grass, dirt, or food contaminated with urine from the wild animals. It can infect your dog through ingestion, exposure to eyes, nose, or broken skin. Symptoms can take 4-12 days to occur, … Read More
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