Here’s something many pet owners never expect to hear during a pet wellness visit: by the time your dog or cat shows obvious signs of dental trouble, the disease has often already been progressing quietly for months, sometimes years. There’s rarely a dramatic moment when you suddenly notice a problem. Your pet still eats, still…
When life gets busy, it can be tempting to postpone routine veterinary care, especially if a pet seems healthy. Many pet owners assume that annual visits are only necessary when something feels wrong. In reality, skipping a yearly vets exam can quietly delay important diagnoses that depend on early detection. By the time symptoms become…
As humans age, our doctors are constantly pushing us to watch our diet, continue to be active and try and keep excess weight off. Our joints, mental health, cardiac health and general wellbeing decline rapidly the more we age if we live an unhealthy lifestyle and dont take care. So, my question is this: Why…
With all the forest fires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters that happen here in the United States, it’s important to have a pet disaster plan in place. We all love our pets, and we want to save them in times of trouble like we would any other family member, which is why it’s best to…
A few years ago, Dr. Healey was interviewed back in April 2018 about the rise of Heartworm disease in Oregon. Today, it is still a concern for pets in the Oregon area. On average, 6 to 25 cases of Heartworm disease have been found in the state of Oregon, which is why it is important…
Halloween is drawing ever closer, and with all that candy and chocolate stacking up, it’s tempting to give your furry friends a small taste. Our advise: DON’T! Not unless you want Agatha Christie to write a new “Death by Chocolate” murder mystery for your lovable puppy. If your puppy should get into trouble (they’re always…