Rodenticide toxicity in pets typically is more common during colder months because mice and rats seek shelter in homes and garages. However, pets still can run across rodenticides when they spend more time exploring outdoors or hanging out in the garage with their family. Keep in mind that if your pet eats an animal killed [...]
Itchy skin in pets is often attributed to an allergy, but many other skin maladies could be to blame. While allergies and itchiness are often treated in similar ways, your pet’s itch won’t resolve completely unless you find the true underlying cause. The Adamson Veterinary Services team members are skilled detectives who can get to [...]
Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that affects pets and humans alike. Although once confined to the northeastern United States, Lyme disease has come to the midwestern states through migrating wildlife and climate change. The Adamson Veterinary Services team wants to ensure you know everything necessary to protect your pet and yourself from this rising [...]
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and chronic renal failure (CRF) are interchangeable terms that describe progressive kidney damage and reduced kidney function in dogs and cats. Prevalence is low in the general pet population, but rises significantly with age, and is more commonly seen in older cats than dogs. An estimated 30% to 50% of cats [...]
The majority of pets have some degree of dental disease by age 3, and oral infections can lead to significant health problems for your pet. Proper dental care is key to your pet’s overall health, so our Adamson Veterinary Services team is raising awareness about pet dental health to ensure your pet’s mouth stays clean [...]
January 1 is a great day to reflect on the past 365 days and set positive and healthy intentions for the year ahead. If you’re making New Year’s resolutions for yourself, why not make a few for your pet, as well? Check out these fun and functional resolution ideas from Adamson Veterinary Services. #1: Your [...]
With the fortune of good health, the average pet owner may live to 80 or more years of age. This is light years longer than our pets’ 10 to 15 years, and almost certainly ensures we must endure the pain of their loss. Better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved—but what [...]
Puppy owners often hear about the need to focus on socialization when their puppy is young, but they may not understand the actual details. If you have welcomed a new puppy into your home, or plan on adding a new four-legged family member soon, understanding how to correctly socialize your new pet is critical. Use [...]
It’s a fact that cats need to scratch, no matter how gentle, old, or lazy they appear. Scratching fulfills many of a cat’s natural needs, such as taking care of their nails, stretching, exercising, and communicating with other cats. Without proper outlets for your cat’s urge to scratch, they’ll leave their mark where they choose, [...]
’Tis the season for food, fun, football, and family. The holiday season has arrived, and the kitchen is heating up inside as the temperatures drop outside. It can be challenging for many people and pets to resist the delicious smells as families prepare for the largest meal of the year. Pet owners naturally want to [...]
