Central Ave Animal Clinic

Selenium is an antioxidant necessary to sustain the life of dogs. This trace mineral fights damaging free radicals that can contribute to heart disease and cancer in your canine.

Puppies are born blind and deaf. Because they are still developing, they come with their eyes shut and ear canals closed. Most dogs reach their full vision and are able to hear voices at around 8 weeks.

It has been found that as many as 3% of cats seen by vets have feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). It describes a group of diseases that affect the bladder and urethra of cats.

The hearts of dogs and cats are almost identical to humans, except for a few differences in valves and the coronary, or blood vessels, that supply the heart with nutrients and blood.

Do you know that puppies grow to half their body weight in the first 4 to 5 months? Small dog breeds, such as Chihuahuas, can reach their full size by 10 months to 1 year of age.