Johnstown Veterinary Associates

The most common signs of an intestinal worm parasite in older pets is a lack of energy, brittle hair coat, boniness, and diarrhea. Some may become picky eaters, while in others, the opposite occurs - they become ravenous all the time. Holistic treatments are available for every type of worm.

A vet who has a wide range of practice experience and training is actually a wise choice for your veterinarian because their experience may become vital to your pet one day. Why not be sure you have the best vet for your furry family member?

Never give your cat objects to chew that are harder than his or her teeth. There are special catnip chews and feline Greenies that may help your cat keep his or her teeth clean. Breath and dental care treats may also help with his or her dental hygiene.

Cats are notorious for being poor travelers and vet patients. For the least stressful experience, choose a carrier that has hard sides and can open at both the top and the front. Often, the vet will be able to perform an exam on an anxious kitty while it's still in the bottom of the carrier.

A cat can jump up to five times its height in a single bound. So, yes, that's probably what happened to your favorite vase. Maybe try a higher shelf next time?

Spaying and neutering your dog or cat doesn't just reduce the numbers of pets that will end up at an animal shelter; it is also good for their overall health. In fact, spaying and neutering has been shown to lower the incidence of certain cancers as well as decrease a dog's natural tendency to roam.

Most pet bird species come from areas with warm, tropical climates. Their bodies are built to endure heat. For this reason, during the colder months, you should move your bird’s cage away from doors and windows and consider covering the cage at night.

While dogs are typically known for their strong noses, felines have some of the best hearing in all of the animal kingdom. They can hear sounds up to 65 kHz, while humans can only hear up to 20 kHz.

Dogs have lived with humans for more than 14,000 years. Their sense of smell is 1,000 times better than a human’s because they have over 220 million smell-detecting cells, compared to a human which has 5 million.

Did you know that your horse has teeth that erupt on a regular basis during his entire life? That makes a regular schedule of dental care extremely important. We can catch dental issues before they become serious.

Is your pet your closest friend and the reason you get up every morning? By examining your pet's home environment and relationship with you and the other human occupants of the home, we make sure that you and your pet are the healthiest and happiest you can be.

Watch for dyes and other artificial additives in pet food. Like human food, food dyes are often added to pet food to increase its visual attractiveness. However, these are chemicals, and there hasn’t been much scrutiny of their long-term effect on pet health.

Dental care for pets is as important as it is for humans. In fact, dogs and cats are susceptible to the same kinds of problems (i.e., cavities, gum disease, and plaque) that people are. This is why it is important for you to take your pet in to see a veterinary dentist regularly.