Tag: illness in pets

Keep Rabies Vaccinations Up-to-Date

vet giving a golden retriever the rabies vaccine

Typically transmitted to dogs and cats from the bite of a wild animal, the rabies virus infects the brain and spinal cord of its victims and often leads to death. This preventable disease is commonly reported throughout the country, with cases in Southern Colorado this August. The 26th Annual Rabies in the Americas Conference is… Read more »

Laser therapy is a holistic, non-invasive, effective way to treat and manage many different conditions.

What is laser therapy? Laser therapy is the application of a coherent light. The laser light consists of multiple light waves in which all the waves support one another. Laser therapy is a holistic, non-invasive, effective way to treat and manage many different conditions. How does laser therapy work? The laser beam stimulates the cells… Read more »

A Lovingly Handled Pet is a Healthier Pet

  As the 5th in our series of Top Five Tips for Assuring your Pet’s Health and Wellbeing we have compiled this general information to remember in handling your pets. To see our 4 other blogs on this subject go to powellvets.com and select the Blog tab.  Love & affection Just like people, pets thrive… Read more »

Keeping pets’ ears clean contributes to their health and wellness

This information is provided as the 4th in our series of fundamental instruction on assuring the health and well-being of your pet’s health.  See our other blogs at : https://powellvets.com/cleen-teeth-essential-to-the-health-of-your-pet/ https://powellvets.com/feeding-your-pet-the-right-food-and-the-right-amount-of-food-is-a-cornerstone-of-his-health/ https://powellvets.com/cleen-teeth-essential-to-the-health-of-your-pet/  Keeping pets’ ears clean contributes to their health and wellness by preventing irritation and infection that can be painful and potentially lead to hearing loss…. Read more »

Feeding your pet the right food and the right amount of food is a cornerstone of his health

 This information is provided as the 2nd in our series of fundamental instruction on assuring the health and well-being of your pet’s health.  See our 1st blog at : https://powellvets.com/is-there-anything-i-can-do-to-assure-my-pets-health-2/ What to feed? 1. Analyze commercial pet food choices Thoroughly investigate the options offered by identifying the real manufacturer of the pet foods you are… Read more »

Is there anything I can do to assure my pet’s health?

Written by Kate Howell, Powell Veterinary Services Many years ago I was talking to my son about his work. Although he rarely shares stories about his work as a firefighter, we were talking about a response from their crew to a horrific auto accident where there were several fatalities. I had thought often about how… Read more »