Dog Grooming Basics
Grooming can be a great opportunity to spend quality time with your dog, and can help to keep your dog looking and feeling their very best. Here's more on basics of dog grooming from our Memphis vets.
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Common Reactions to Vaccines in Dogs
Vaccinations protect your dog against a number of serious illnesses, but owners are often concerned about the risk of adverse reactions to vaccines. Today our Memphis vets explain the most common reactions dogs have to vaccinations, and what to do if your dog has a reaction to getting their shots.
Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Treatment & Diagnosis
One of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world is Lyme disease. Here, our Memphis vets explain what symptoms to look out for and how they can diagnose and treat your pet.
Preventing Heartworm in Pets
Heartworm disease is a serious condition that results in severe lung disease, heart failure, other organ damage, and death in pets, mainly dogs, cats and ferrets. Here, our Memphis vets explain why prevention is key.
Protecting Your Pet (And Your Family) From Ticks
Ticks are a danger to pets and to people! These external parasites that can spread a number of serious diseases. Here, our Memphis vets explain what to look for, and how to keep ticks away from your pets and your family.
How do I know if my dog or cat has fleas?
The most common external parasite that can affect your dog or cat is fleas. Fleas can make your pet miserable if left untreated, but can also lead to infection and cause more serious diseases. To help you detect fleas early, below, our Memphis vets share some signs of flea infestations and ways to keep your pet happy and healthy.
Why should my pet have a fecal exam?
The best way to ensure that your pet and your household are safe from intestinal parasites is with yearly routine fecal exams. Intestinal parasites are difficult to detect with a standard veterinary examinations, but fecals allow your vet to spot problems and treat them quickly.