by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Jul 24, 2019 | Blog
Two years ago, veterinarians began noticing a significant increase in cases of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) heart disease in dogs. The FDA began investigating and recently announced a strong correlation between DCM and grain-free dog foods and diets. In June...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Jul 11, 2018 | Blog
If your dog is itching, there can be many causes, including skin allergies. Up to one-half of American dogs are allergic and most allergies affect a dog’s skin. What are skin allergies?Allergies are when the body’s immune system overreacts to a substance (allergen)...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Jun 29, 2018 | Blog
Pet owners are choosing more natural products for themselves as well as their pets. Natural home remedies and natural vitamins, herbs and creams are not safe for your pets simply because they are natural. Something natural, or the word “natural” on the label, don’t...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Apr 11, 2017 | Blog
Allergies can get the best of us, especially during the spring. For some, allergies can be quite serious, and the same is true for pets. Knowing what to do if your pet has an allergic reaction is an important part of emergency preparedness and prevention.Although we...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Mar 4, 2016 | Blog
Some pet problems are obviously urgent: a scratch in the eye, a toxin ingestion, a traumatic event. No pet emergency is quite as serious, though, as bloat in dogs.If you have dogs, especially an at-risk breed such as a Great Dane, German Shepherd, or an Irish Setter,...
