Did you know routine blood testing and urinalysis are essential for identifying diseases at the earliest most treatable stage possible? Even pets that appear happy and healthy can have hidden medical problems that might grow serious, even life-threatening, if left undetected. Early detection will help [...]
If you think ticks die out in the winter, you’re in for a sad surprise. Ticks are apparently quite resilient and most manage to winter over just fine, hiding in decaying vegetation and waiting for a break in the weather to emerge. Any day when [...]
Traveling with your pet can be a very stressful experience for you and your pet. "Pets are close to the emotional level of a two-year old, a change in their routine can be very stressful. Owners need to be aware that stress immediately occurs when [...]
It's the most wonderful time of the year, but delicious holiday desserts and shiny decorations can put your pet's health at risk. Follow these simple tips to help keep your animals safe this holiday. Holiday treats formulated for your pets is highly recommended, but around the holidays season [...]
Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings family and friends together, but it also can carry some potential risk for your pet. Follow these tips to keep your pets healthy and safe during the holiday. Food Toxicity Risk Pet owners need to keep in mind [...]
Our amazing Pets First Alliance network was able to rally together to donate food, water, power inverters, money and dog food for the Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico. We hope the supplies we donated can shine a little light for hope, as we know Puerto [...]
Halloween Safety Tips For Pets Stash Candy In A Safe Place: There are several candies that are toxic to pets. Chocolate in all forms—especially dark or baking chocolate—can be very dangerous for cats and dogs. Sugar-free candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can cause serious [...]
Watch our very own Dr. Laxton on the Morning Blend Fox News talk about Nakita's rescue story and helping this sweet girl find a fur-ever home! Nakita loves being around kids! Nakita's Rescue Story: Nikita’s family ran into some hard times and [...]
Dr. Laura Laxton with Wilford on Estero Magazine May 2017 cover In the article, Dr. Laxton offers some great tips on how you can create a stress free traveling experience for you and your pet. “Pets are close to the emotional level of [...]
Campylobacteriosis In Dogs Has Recently Been Reported In The News What Is Campylobacter? Campylobacter infection or Campylobacteriosis is a bacterial intestinal infection caused by Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter upsaliensis. It is a major cause of human bacterial enteritis although it is considered a normal bacterium [...]
