Dr. Neumeister recommends that cat owners routinely brush their cat’s coats and search for signs of ticks or fleas. Cats are usually meticulous groomers, therefor it is rare to see more than one or two ticks on a cat. If you do find an attached tick you can remove it with forceps or tweezers, by […]
Read MoreWe had posted information about Xylitol and its danger for pets in the past, but need to revisit the subject because the number of reports to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has increased notably. According to the center medical director Dr. Tina Wismer the center received 3,727 Xylitol-related calls in 2014. The actual number […]
Read More“vaccination” is the administration of antigenic material to stimulate an immune system to develop adaptive immunity to a pathogen. Vaccines can prevent or ameliorate morbidity from infection. According to the veterinary medical experts contributing to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) distemper, parvo, hepatitis, and rabies are infectious diseases that pets should be vaccinated for. […]
Read MoreSince little is known about the potential harm, if any, to people who care for a pet that is receiving chemotherapy, unnecessary exposure to chemotherapy drugs should be avoided. Chemotherapy drugs are given to destroy cancer cells. While these drugs work on cancer cells, they may also affect normal cells. This causes some of the […]
Read MoreRaw food diet has been gaining in popularity over the last few years. Raw food can be fed as a prepared frozen meal, or as raw meat with individual addition of grain and supplement mixes. Supporters feel that raw meat is better because our dog’s wild canine ancestors survived on uncooked food. Grains and supplements […]
Read MoreAt Neumeister Animal Hospital, we emphasize the importance of scheduling an annual heartworm and tick panel screening for your dog. By conducting regular tests, any infections can be detected early on, potentially improving your dog’s prognosis. (Photo to the left shows an embedded Tick) Reasons for concern: Ticks and mosquitoes often carry parasites and […]
Read MoreAs few as five pounds above your dog’s ideal weight could put it at risk for serious medical conditions. When a dog is overweight or obese it no longer is a question of “if” your dog will develop a condition but “when”. Some of the common disorders developing with excess weight include: Diabetes Respiratory and […]
Read MoreConsider the following scenarios: Your pet digs under a fence, jumps a fence, or climbs a fence and escapes… Your pet panics when it hears thunder or fireworks… Your pet wanders away into unfamiliar territory while traveling… Your pet gets lost in the turmoil of an emergency… Your pet gets out while a handyman, babysitter, […]
Read MoreLipomas are a slow-growing collection of fat cells usually found just under the skin. They are usually soft, with limited mobility, and located directly under the skin. They can grow larger and sometimes impede the dogs’ movement depending on the location. Most dogs that develop a lipoma will develop multiple tumors. Since other masses or […]
Read MorePhoebe (formerly known as Barbie) is a super sweet Beagle girl that has been through some big heartaches over the last few years. An older gentleman adopted her in 2010. Unfortunately, her owner became ill and had to spend more and more time in hospital care. When at home, he would share his own meals […]
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