by Hennie Alberts Vet | 23 Feb 2021 | News
An allergic dog is one of the most frustrating things for an animal owner and for the treating vet. It is something that is never cured but needs constant management to keep the dog comfortable. Most often, the only thing that provides the dog comfort is cortisone....
by Hennie Alberts Vet | 27 Jan 2021 | News
“Muzzle” is not a dirty word. Often, when we mention muzzling dogs, owners are offended, as if it’s some kind of punishment. While your dog may be the softest, kindest, best adjusted dog at home, many dogs are fearful at a vet or other foreign surrounding. Fear can...
by Hennie Alberts Vet | 2 Dec 2020 | News
Getting a new puppy or kitten can be overwhelming for some. Where do you start? If you haven’t decided on a puppy yet, it is vital to do your research on whatever breed you may be interested in. While a certain breed may be appealing, not every breed is suited for...
by Hennie Alberts Vet | 23 Oct 2020 | News
(Study percentages were referenced from an article by L. M. Howe titled “Current perspectives on the optimal age to spay/castrate dogs and cats,” which was published in veterinary medicine research and reports.) We have had some questions regarding benefits in waiting...
by Hennie Alberts Vet | 22 Sep 2020 | News
Rat poison can often take you by surprise. It’s not the signs one would think of when thinking of a poisoning. Its effects are not immediate—and therein lies the danger. Unless you have seen your pet eating the poison, you may not even know they’ve had it. Effects can...
by Hennie Alberts Vet | 31 Aug 2020 | News
Brachycephalic syndrome is a pathological condition affecting short-nosed dogs and cats, which can lead to severe respiratory distress. Brachycephalic dogs have been bred so as to possess a normal lower jaw, which is in proportion to their body size, and a compressed...
