BOAS is a condition that affects dogs with short noses and flat faces, like English Bulldogs, Pugs, and French Bulldogs. These dogs often have trouble breathing because of their unique…
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Taking care of your pet’s dental health is just as important as looking after their general well-being. Pet owners may not realize that dental diseases are among the most common…
Is your pet usually nervous or stressed during veterinary visits? Talk to your veterinarian to see if a PVP–pre-visit pharmaceutical–might be an option. These medications are used in addition to…
Understanding your pet’s body language and advocating for your pet’s veterinary behavioral health are important tools for pet owners. Our pets communicate with us visually; whereas we typically communicate with…
It’s common to have questions and concerns about the safety of sedation, and while there’s a risk with any procedure, sedation can be an important part of the veterinary treatment…
Do you know the difference between sedation and general anesthesia? Sedation refers to a state where the patient is calm and relaxed and may or may not be conscious. Sedation…
Dr. Pedersen will be having routine surgery on March 23, 2021 and will be out of the clinic until April 5, 2021. During that time we will have several days…
Obesity in pets is one the rise. Over 50 percent of American dogs are overweight or obese yet studies show that skinny dogs live longer. A lot longer. Purina did…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2020 CONTACT: Christine Panek Director of Marketing and Communications American Animal Hospital Association christine.panek@aaha.org Capitaland Animal Hospital celebrates 50 years of accreditation Capitaland Animal…
(Editor’s note: This article appeared in the June 25, 2020 edition of NEWStat, a newsletter published by the American Animal Hospital Association. We have seen a growing number of people…