by Purple Paws Pet Clinic | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association Everyone is trying to save money these days, including pet owners. But in an effort to cut back on costs, you may hear advice that could end up compromising your pet’s health. Regardless of what you read, providing your...
by Purple Paws Pet Clinic | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association Q: What are vaccines? A: Vaccines are health products that trigger protective immune responses in pets and prepare them to fight future infections from disease-causing agents. Vaccines can lessen the severity of future...
by Purple Paws Pet Clinic | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus, or diabetes, is a condition that occurs when the body can not use glucose (a type of sugar) normally. Glucose is the main source of energy for the body’s cells. The levels of...
by Purple Paws Pet Clinic | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association At some point in their lives, many pets experience discomfort caused by external parasites such as fleas, ticks, or mites on their skin or in their ears. These parasites can be extremely irritating to pets and can cause...
by Purple Paws Pet Clinic | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association Thanks to better care, pets are living longer now than they ever have before – but as pets get older, they need extra care and attention. Regular veterinary examinations can detect problems in older pets before they...
by Purple Paws Pet Clinic | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association Keep your pet at a healthy weight. Exercise your pet. Feed your pet a balanced, nutritious diet. Have your veterinarian examine your pet at least once a year to make sure your pet is healthy and help detect problems...
