The Joys of Living with an Older Dog
VetzInsight and the Veterinary Information Network, originally published on December 10, 2018
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Grain-Free Diets and Nutritional Cardiomyopathy
Dr. Vyvian J Gorbea, Owner Plymouth Veterinary Hospital, Inc.
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Cats, Cat Carriers, and Related Angst
Photo courtesy Photo by Dr. Teri Ann Oursler
Cats give new meaning to the experience of traveling with pets. There's none of this convenient business of opening the car door and having Rover hop in. Oh, noooooooo. No indeed. Not only that, but you have to figure out what works for each individual, so what works for the cat you had when you were a kid may not be the trick for the tiny tiger racing away from you at high speed.
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Teach Puppies Before Training Them
VetzInsight and the Veterinary Information Network, original source published July 8, 2019
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Taking PVH from Plymouth Veterinary Hospital to the Positive Visit Hospital
“Dr. Gorbea is the best vet I have ever had! She does an excellent job with my dog who hates shots. She is very knowledgeable and understands animal behavior. All the staff are very kind and professional as well.” -Ashlynne S., Google Review
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Common Eye Conditions in Cats and Dogs
Your pet’s eyes are windows to their soul! This means that keeping them clear, bright, and healthy has to be a priority. Pets’ eyes are just as susceptible as our own to allergies, scratches, and infections, so it’s important that you, as a pet owner, know what to keep an “eye” out for (pun intended).
What does a pair of perfectly healthy feline or canine eyes look like? Take a look at their peepers in a brightly lit room. You should see equal-sized pupils looking back at you and the eyes should be shining clear. Gently pull down their lower lid to see a healthy pink lining.
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Cats with FIV
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (or FIV, as it is more commonly known) is a scary name for a scary disease. A disease that affects only cats, and can be transmitted between our feline family members if proper precautions aren’t taken. This is an important read for any cat parent, but especially if your kitty spends any or most of their time outdoors. We’re here to shed some light—and the truth—on FIV.
Feline immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus (or “slow virus”) that affects the immune system of infected cats. It is a staged virus:
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