This collection of Dog Illness & Disease articles has been curated for you by Crestview Animal Hospital. If you would like to talk to a veterinarian, please give us a call at (770) 999-9543.
Pets + Chocolate = A Monstrous Halloween - What You Need to Know!
With Halloween mere days away, kids are already formulating their trick or treat routes. This includes strategizing based on the knowledge from former years on the houses that give out the full candy bars, as everyone knows those are prime targets for those of us that love chocolate. In other words, all of us. Do you know who else seems to be immune to the irresistible draw of chocolate? Doggos. And, as just about everyone knows, dogs and chocolate are a bad combination. But just how dangerous is chocolate for dogs and pets in general? We explore that below.
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Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day: What to Know About Euthanasia
With Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day approaching on August 28, we thought we'd touch on a subject that surely isn't one that any of us like to think about - pet euthanasia. Anyone who has ever owned a pet knows that they become not only part of our families but also part of our hearts, so losing a cat or dog can be absolutely devastating. If you know, however, that the time is likely approaching for you to let go of one of your senior pets, it can help to know more about what's in store.
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Can Your Pet Get the Flu? What You Need to Know About CIV
The recent outbreak of canine influenza virus (CIV) in the Midwestern region of the United States has affected more than 1,000 dogs. Should you be worried?
As with all infectious and parasitic disease trends, our doctors have been closely following this issue and its possible indications for our clients and patients.
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