by Cynthia Hervatic, DVM | Preventative Care
Meet Rufus, Mr. Smiles, Mr. Healthy Teeth! Dental disease is one of the most common problems diagnosed in both dogs and cats. Only 32 dog and 12 cat dental products are deemed effective enough to be recommended by the VOHC (Veterinary Oral Health Council). Here...
by Cynthia Hervatic, DVM | Preventative Care
Prevent heartworms from a mosquito bite. Heartworms (scientific name Dirofilaria immitis) are a parasite of dogs and other canids, such as foxes. Cats are more resistant to infection than dogs; their infection rate is only 5–20% of that of the dog. Heartworm...
by Cynthia Hervatic, DVM | Preventative Care
There are a few things that really fire me up…including this topic…ANAL GLAND EXPRESSION. I bet I’m about to contradict everything you’ve ever heard about anal glands. Here goes…JUST SAY NO! DON’T DO IT! And, certainly don’t leave this to your groomer…only a...
