While it may cause you to worry if you find a lump on your beloved pup, it's important to know that not all lumps are cancerous. Fatty tumors, also known as lipomas, are common among older dogs. Here our Thornton vets share some information about fatty tumors or lipomas in dogs such as the types, causes and how they can be treated.
The most commonly seen tumors in cats are those affecting the skin or just under the skin. Our Thornton vets discuss everything you need to know about basal cell tumors in cats, as well as how they are diagnosed and treated.
Along with the typical treatments such as medications for pain management, there is also a variety of alternative treatments such as laser therapy. Our Thornton vets talk about veterinary laser therapy for dogs, when it is used and what the benefits are.
Chronic pain in dogs is not only debilitating for them but also very difficult to be diagnosed. Our Thornton vets discuss chronic pain in dogs, how it is identified and how cold laser therapy can help treat the pain.
In order to move around with ease the connective tissue in your dog's legs needs to be healthy. What happens if your dog experiences a leg injury though? Our Thornton vets discuss tendon injury and muscle strains in dogs and how they can be treated using cold laser therapy.
Having your dog vaccinated is crucial for them to live a long and healthy life free of life-threatening diseases. Our Thornton vets recommend that you follow the puppy vaccination schedule below in order to best protect your dog.
Dental Issues are not restricted to humans only, concerns such as plaque and gingivitis are present in other animals such as cats. Our Thornton vets discuss the symptoms of cat gingivitis, what causes this condition and how we can help prevent it and protect the oral health of our feline friends.
While there is no veterinary procedure out there that does not involve some degree of risk, the risk will vary and there will be ways that you can help minimize those risks. In this post, our Thornton vets discuss pet vaccination side effects and everything you should know about the benefits of preventive care through vaccines.
Pneumonia is a condition that could possibly affect your dog at some point in their lives and if left untreated can cause many possible complications. Our Thornton vets discuss the signs and symptoms of pneumonia in dogs, and how your vet will go about diagnosing and treating this condition.
Cavities can just as easily affect our canine companions as they affect us and routine dog dental care is incredibly important. Today, our Thornton vets discuss veterinary dentistry including cavities in dogs and preventive pet dental care measures you can take.
Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital is always accepting new patients! Our vets are passionate about providing kind and loving veterinary care to Thornton companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.
