Evergreen Animal Clinic

We kick off the new year with an important reminder about heartworms! These nasty critters are introduced by infected mosquitos and can be life-threatening to your pet. We recommend a preventative course of action! You can learn more by reading the full article here: http://www.evergreenanimalclinic.com/heartworms-and-how-to-

Is your pet losing weight, having diarrhea or "scooting" on the floor? These could be signs of an intestinal parasite. Hookworms, tapeworms and other parasites are fairly common and easy to diagnose -- if you know how to recognize the signs. Read our latest blog, "The 5 Most Common Intestinal Parasites in Dogs and Cats," to find out more. http://www.evergreenanimalclinic.com/5mostcommonintestinalp

Scratches, bite wounds and dental problems can lead to abscesses in or on your cat, but should you be concerned? Check out our latest article to find out: http://www.evergreenanimalclinic.com/cat-abscesses.html

Has your cat been losing weight even though she's eating more? Is he vomiting more often, breathing rapidly, or showing signs of aggression? These could be signs of hyperthyroidism. Find out what the symptoms are and what do to about them here: http://www.evergreenanimalclinic.com/hyperthyroidism.html

Finding an unusual growth in your dog's mouth can be alarming. It's not uncommon, however, and may turn out to be an epulis. Find out what they are and what do do about them here: http://www.evergreenanimalclinic.com/canine-epulis.html

Allergic otitis is a common disease of the ear canal of dogs. Find out how to identify it, what causes it, and how to treat it in this post. http://www.evergreenanimalclinic.com/allergic-otitis.html

Fleas are one of the inevitable byproducts of owning a dog or cat. Find out where they come from, how to get rid of them, and how to prevent them from returning in our latest post. http://www.evergreenanimalclinic.com/how-to-get-rid-of-flea

You've heard of ACL tears in humans, but did you know cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tears are one of the most common orthopedic injuries in dogs? Find out what to look for in our latest post. http://www.evergreenanimalclinic.com/ccl-tears-in-dogs.html

Please read this thorough and sensible post about the recent announcement from the FDA concerning Diet-Associated Heart Disease in dogs. The post is written by Dr. Lisa Weeth, a veterinary classmate of Dr. Magee.

The FDA today for the first time publicly identified 16 pet food brands most frequently associated with cases in dogs of dilated cardiomyopathy, a serious and potentially fatal heart disease. https://news.vin.com/VINNews.aspx?articleId=53973

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