Dogwood Pet » Read All About It: Fun Pet Stuff http://www.dogwoodpet.com Providing traditional and natural veterinary care. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:40:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Dogs and cats can’t drink from a cup. How do they drink? http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/05/31/dogs-and-cats-cant-drink-from-a-cup-how-do-they-drink/ http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/05/31/dogs-and-cats-cant-drink-from-a-cup-how-do-they-drink/#comments Tue, 31 May 2011 21:21:56 +0000 dogwood http://www.dogwoodpet.com/?p=2715 It looks pretty inefficient: Watch a dog or cat drink. How do they actually get enough water to swallow? Harvard University has been studying this for us, and HERE is their answer, with video. (CLICK HERE)

 

 

]]> http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/05/31/dogs-and-cats-cant-drink-from-a-cup-how-do-they-drink/feed/ 0 Join us for The American Cancer Society’s First Bark for Life in Gresham! http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/05/10/join-us-for-the-american-cancer-societys-first-bark-for-life-in-gresham/ http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/05/10/join-us-for-the-american-cancer-societys-first-bark-for-life-in-gresham/#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 20:20:26 +0000 dogwood http://www.dogwoodpet.com/?p=2662 Finally, Gresham gets a great dog event! Dog walk, games, prizes vendor booths, demonstrations, and more!

 

Saturday, May 21st, 10-2

Gresham Main City Park

Main Street at Powell Blvd

Registration, 9 a.m. – 10 am. (at Coho Picnic Shelter)

Opening Ceremony, 10 a.m

Dog Walk, 10:15 a.m.

Registration Information
Day of Registration: $25/dog   OR
Pre-Registration: $15/dog at Gresham Farmers’ Market, May 14, 8 a.m – 2 p.m. or register online.

For more information, visit The American Cancer Society.

 

]]> http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/05/10/join-us-for-the-american-cancer-societys-first-bark-for-life-in-gresham/feed/ 0 How to read your cat’s body language http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/03/16/how-to-read-your-cats-body-language/ http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/03/16/how-to-read-your-cats-body-language/#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:47:47 +0000 dogwood http://www.dogwoodpet.com/?p=2495 What is your cat really saying? We’ve found a helpful guide of typical postures you may observe in your cat.

Guide to Reading Cat Body Language

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  • English Bulldog
  • Bernese Mountain Dog
  • Rottweiler
  • Great Dane
  • French Bulldog

    • (Statistics based on submitted insurance claims with Trupanion Pet Insurance.)

    ]]>     http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/02/18/top-5-most-expensive-dog-breeds/feed/ 0     Many children want to be veterinarians http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/02/18/many-children-want-to-be-veterinarians/ http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/02/18/many-children-want-to-be-veterinarians/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:07:41 +0000 dogwood http://www.dogwoodpet.com/?p=2439 We are the luckiest people in the world to have a career working at Dogwood Pet Hospital. We get to practice the career that so many young people dream about.

    ]]>     http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/02/18/many-children-want-to-be-veterinarians/feed/ 0     Happy Valentine’s Day from Dogwood! http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/02/14/happy-valentines-day-from-dogwood/ http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/02/14/happy-valentines-day-from-dogwood/#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:22:50 +0000 dogwood http://www.dogwoodpet.com/?p=2433

    ]]>     http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/02/14/happy-valentines-day-from-dogwood/feed/ 0     How to Create Low-Stress Veterinary Visits for Your Cat http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/01/25/how-to-create-low-stress-veterinary-visits-for-your-cat/ http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/01/25/how-to-create-low-stress-veterinary-visits-for-your-cat/#comments Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:43:02 +0000 dogwood http://www.dogwoodpet.com/?p=2283
  • Transport your cat in a carrier.
  • Choose a hard-plastic carrier with a removable top.
  • Make the carrier a favorite place. Leave the carrier out in your house so your cat can access it at any time, place your kitty’s favorite blanket or toy inside carrier, put a few treats inside carrier from time to time.
  • Head to Dogwood Pet Hospital for “happy visits.” It’s important to us that our patients feel comfortable during veterinary visits. A non-medical visit helps familiarize  . This familiarizes your pet with the the car ride,  smells and sounds of the clinic, the veterinary team.
  • Decrease stress by using Feliway a feline pheromone spray.
    • ]]>     http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/01/25/how-to-create-low-stress-veterinary-visits-for-your-cat/feed/ 0     Pet of the Month: January/February http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/01/08/pet-of-the-month-januaryfebruary/ http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/01/08/pet-of-the-month-januaryfebruary/#comments Sat, 08 Jan 2011 18:56:28 +0000 dogwood http://www.dogwoodpet.com/?p=2203 INDY

    At 10 years’ old, Indy is an incredibly loving, good-natured Labrador receiving  a unique combination of integrative therapy (traditional and natural care) to help her arthritis and pain.

    Her integrative therapy plan includes:

    • Frequent Acupuncture to aid healing and decrease painIndy
    • Nutritionally rich, high fiber diet
    • High grade, veterinary approved/researched Glucosamine in increase mobility
    • Pre/Pro Biotics to aid digestion and immunity
    • Milk Thistle to support liver health
    • NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for pain

    Since Indy began her therapy 1 1/2 years ago, she is overall happier and more mobile.

    ]]>     http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2011/01/08/pet-of-the-month-januaryfebruary/feed/ 0     How to Gift Wrap a Cat for the Holidays http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2010/11/30/how-to-gift-wrap-a-cat-for-the-holidays/ http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2010/11/30/how-to-gift-wrap-a-cat-for-the-holidays/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:53:08 +0000 dogwood http://www.dogwoodpet.com/?p=2124 Just another cute holiday video found on YouTube. Enjoy!

    ]]>     http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2010/11/30/how-to-gift-wrap-a-cat-for-the-holidays/feed/ 0     Pet of the Month: November/December 2010 http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2010/11/30/pet-of-the-month-novemberdecember-2010/ http://www.dogwoodpet.com/2010/11/30/pet-of-the-month-novemberdecember-2010/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:03:22 +0000 dogwood http://www.dogwoodpet.com/?p=2102 Handsome Hunter

    This month’s Pet of the Month is the ever-so-handsome Hunter. Hunter came to us with a leaky bladder this fall. He has aHunter very common kitty ailment–a blocked urethra. He was unable to urinate and his bladder muscles weakened. After several days of treatment including a urinary catheter and muscle relaxants, Hunter’s bladder healed and he began urinating on his own. What a relief! Hunter is eating a therapeutic urinary diet made by Royal Canin to prevent future blockages.

    Hunter is not a stranger to healthy eating. His loving owner recently opened Gresham’s first fresh and natural grocery store, Lillian’s Natural Marketplace located on 3rd & Miller.


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