Posts by Doon Animal Hospital

Sometimes the first signs of aging in our cats and dogs are not loss of hearing or sight but instead, owners might see some hesitation to climb stairs or a slow stiff-legged walk after rest.  When helping these patients, we use multiple approaches including: exercise, weight loss, supplements, physiotherapy and prescription medication. Just like in…

            Seasonal allergies tend to present in dogs as a skin problem, not so much as sneezing and runny eyes like in people. We see them in some dogs from Spring to Fall, but for the most part August and September are the worst.             The most common presentation is a dog with itchy paws…

            Leptospirosis is a disease of dogs (and people) caused by a bacteria. We often blame skunks and raccoons for carrying it and shedding it into the environment by their urine but we know that other animals such as mice and rats can carry it as well. Because it is shed in urine, your dog…

At Doon Animal Hospital, we recognize that dental care is one of the most important aspects of your pet’s health. Cats and dogs instinctively hide oral pain though, so we can’t rely on them to tell us that their mouth hurts. We often see dogs with broken teeth and/or advanced periodontal disease, yet, they are…