Something to Chew On Here are some things to think about while you’re brushing your teeth: More than 8 out of 10 dogs and 7 out of 10 cats show signs of poor dental health by the age of three. Dental problems in pets – as in people – can lead to pain, tooth loss, periodontal disease, and increased...

Puppies and Where to Get One A puppy is a baby dog. Like many other species of babies, baby dogs are built to appeal deeply to the emotions of adults. The normal human response to a baby is a deep desire to nurture the young one. This is good for the survival of babies. However, it’s not good for you...

  TESTING FOR INCREASED THIRST AND URINATION   What are the causes of increased thirst and urination? These clinical signs are non-specific and can be caused by many different diseases or conditions. Usually it is the production of excess, dilute urine that results in a compensatory increase in water...

Advanced Animal Care Center 260 Evergreen Avenue Huntington Station, NY, 11746   Phone:  (631) 367-7387      Fax:(631) 367-7414      advancedcareforpets.com     Heart Murmurs   My pet has a heart murmur – what does this mean? A heart murmur is one of several types of abnormal sounds...

  Xylitol Toxicosis What is Xylitol? Xylitol is a white, crystalline sugar alcohol that is used as a sugar substitute sweetener in many products. In the United States, the use of xylitol has grown rapidly over the last few years. It is increasingly found in sugar-free gum, candy, and foods. It is also...

Naturopathy A Natural Approach To Your Pet’s Care The Power to Alter Your Pet’s Genes’ Behavior You may not realize it, but you and your pet have spent your lives altering your genetic activity. When you took your first sip of wine or beer, you turned up the volume on your body’s genetic...

CANINE HOUSE-SOILING   Why is my dog soiling the house? There are numerous reasons that a dog might soil the house with urine and/or stools. Determining the specific reason is essential for developing a treatment program. Dogs that soil the home continuously or intermittently from the time they were...

Celebrating the Dog   The list of ways dogs have helped humans throughout history is almost endless.   They’ve guarded livestock, herded sheep, driven cattle and protected human dwellings from castles to condos. Dogs assist people with disabilities, sniff out illegal drugs and find food from...

A Fear-Free Fourth   This Fourth of July, as always, Americans will be enjoying the sights and sounds of fireworks. While we love the pyrotechnics, we need to remember our midsummer spectacular is no holiday for many of our pets.   While we humans are oohing and aahing, too often our pets are frightened...

Advanced Animal Care Center 631-367-7387 www.advancedcareforpets.com   LAMENESS   What is lameness? Lameness refers to the disability of one or more limbs. It is most often associated with pain or injury resulting in a pet holding the injured limb up or avoiding using it. The most common causes...