First Aid

  What Happens? Diarrhea or loose stool is a very common ailment in dogs (less common in cats).   Causes for diarrhea can range from mild issues s...

What Happens? Choking is when something is blocking the ability to breathe.  It can be caused by a foreign body (ie food or piece of toy) or comp...

What Happens? The stomach fills with air or food to the point it stretches the stomach wall and becomes uncomfortable.   When bloated with air, t...

  What Happens? The normal length of pregnancy in cats and dogs is about 60 days. There are 3 stages of labor: nesting, active labor, and passing...

  What Happens? Manifests when something (usually a wound, impacted anal gland, or bad tooth) allows an accumulation of bacteria under the skin t...

  Check for breathing and a heartbeat… Check to see if the pet is breathing and check for a heartbeat. If you do not see your pet’s chest moving ...