Dental disease is a common condition for pets, and by 3 years of age, most pets have periodontal disease to some degree. Dental care is an important—yet often ignored— component of a pet’s overall health and wellbeing. February is National Pet Dental Health Month, which was created to highlight the importance of comprehensive dental care [...]
Up to 85% of pets over age 3 have some form of dental disease. If you’ve never brushed your pet’s teeth or had their teeth professionally cleaned, we want to share why these essential dental care routines are critical to your pet’s health. Our team at Greenfield Veterinary Clinic explains what causes dental disease in [...]
The kidneys are vital pet organs that not only control hydration level, but also play a part in electrolyte and mineral concentrations, red blood cell production, blood pressure, protein metabolism, waste removal, and more. Kidney function changes are commonly more prevalent with age, affecting more cats than dogs—30% to 50% of cats older than 15 [...]
Picture your life as a house cat. What would you do to fill your time every day? Gorge yourself at your full food dish? Soak up the sun on the windowsill? Claw up the curtains? A house cat’s days can get pretty boring, and finding enough entertainment can lead to naughty behaviors. Your feline friend [...]
When your pet is nearing the end of their life, whether from natural aging changes or a disease process, you may wonder how you will determine when the time is right to let them pass. However, evaluating your pet’s quality of life can help you make this difficult decision. Use a quality of life scale [...]
Coughing—we all do it, including our pets. Coughing is a reflex that helps the body clear material from inside the respiratory tract, and while an occasional cough from your pet may not be cause for concern, repeated coughing over a long period of time can signal an underlying problem. Our team at Greenfield Veterinary Clinic [...]
We share a lot in common with our pets—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Sadly, an ever-increasing risk for cancer is one of these shared traits. But, as with humans, early cancer detection and diagnosis in pets can prevent unnecessary suffering, extend length of life, maintain good quality of life, and improve cancer treatment [...]
Brachycephalic (i.e., flat-faced) pets are irresistibly cute and charming companions—but their trademark features put them at risk for serious health conditions and several life-threatening emergencies. Learn how to keep your sassy, snorting, smush-faced friend happy and healthy with these top tips from Greenfield Veterinary Clinic. #1: Speak to your veterinarian about brachycephalic airway syndrome First, [...]
Nothing beats spending a day in nature, exploring the great outdoors with your pet. That is, until you hear a mosquito swarm’s buzzing and you dash back to your car to avoid becoming their next meal. Your pet is also a target for these hungry pests, and your furry pal’s reaction can range in severity [...]
Fireworks and thunderstorm season will soon descend on the Midwest. Around two-thirds of dogs have noise aversion (i.e., a condition that causes dogs to respond to certain noise triggers with anxiety or panic), yet most pet owners do not realize that mild noise aversion will likely progress or that treatments can help. The Greenfield Veterinary [...]