Veterinary Blog

Check out the latest educational articles and tips from the Leo’s Pet Care team.

5 Ways To Make Home Dental Care Easier For You And Your Dog

Based on an article that first appeared at GeniusVets Every February, the AVMA sponsors National Pet Dental Health Month to bring awareness to the importance of oral health for your dogs and cats – not only to keep their teeth and gums

Cold Weather Exercise Tips To Keep Your Dog From Gaining The Frosty 15

We’ve all experienced cabin fever and the stir-craziness that comes with the winter months, and, unfortunately, this happens to our pets too. And while it can be tempting for the whole family to melt into the couch for months of

When To Take A Dog With An Ear Infection To The Vet – Head Shaking

YEAST infection, NOT ear mites, are the primary cause of ear infections in dogs Dogs love to get yeast infections in their ears. I can count the number of dogs with ear mites I’ve seen during my practice career on two hands. Cats love to

A Veterinary Guide To Treating Itchy Skin In Pets – Food Allergies

Based on an article that first appeared at Leo’s Pet Care Itchy skin is one of the most common presenting symptoms at our animal hospitals around the county. Having treated many hundreds of these dogs over the years, weve developed an 8

Top 10 Reasons You Probably Wouldn’t Want To Be A Vet Tech

Jenosarus Dorfmeyer, Veterinary Assistant Extraordinaire at Leo’s Pet Care We had a client in yesterday, who had recently graduated from a local school of veterinary technology, but then decided to switch industries to something

How To Trim Your Cat’s Nails

Regular nail trims are important for your cat’s health and well-being, but many people are intimidated by the thought of trimming their cat’s nails at home. If you’re one of those people, don’t worry; it’s not as difficult as it seems!

Convenience Euthanasia And Uncomfortable Questions

“Tuxedo Cat as The Thinker” – Original acrylic on watercolor paper by Nancy Denomme, used here with the artist’s permission You probably don’t want to read this post. It’s not warm and fuzzy. Fair warning. There are a few topics

Thanksgiving Pet Hazards To Avoid This Holiday Season

Based on an article that first appeared at GeniusVets Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends to share a special meal, and it’s natural to want to include your furry family members in the festivities. Unfortunately, this

Frequently Asked Questions About Puppy, Behavior And Training, Answered By A Veterinarian

When should I start behavior training with my dog? The most critical stage in a puppy’s behavior development occurs between 5-18 weeks of age. We know, for instance, that: dogs who are not handled at all until they are 14 weeks of age

How To Know When To Take Your Sneezing Cat To The Vet

Based on an article that first appeared at Leo’s Pet Care Cats sneeze a lot. 99% of the time, when your cat randomly sneezes, it’s because they got a bit of fluff up their nose, just like when we sneeze. It’s not a big deal. Unless, of