Posts in Category: Cat and Kitten Care November 9, 2023 by At Home Pet Doctor Understanding Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats Diabetes in pets is a disease that affects more of our patients at At Home Pet Doctor than we would like. Just as this condition is on the rise in humans, diabetes in cats and dogs is becoming more common as well. With approximately one in 500 pets being affected, it is an important one […] Read More Flea, Heartworm, and Tick Preventives for Cats and Dogs When it comes to your pet’s health, prevention is key. Immunizations help prevent nasty diseases like rabies and parvovirus. Microchipping helps you and Fido reunite after an accidental separation. And flea, heartworm, and tick preventives keep your pets from having to deal with destructive pests. In this blog, the team at the At Home Pet […] Read More Weight Management For Cats and Dogs Chunky pets may be adorable, but the pet obesity epidemic isn’t. Pet obesity can lead to a host of problems from diabetes and heart disease to arthritis and respiratory distress. That’s why many veterinarians are working to spread the word about the harm pet obesity can bring—and what you can do for your overweight cat […] Read More When is the Right Time to Spay/Neuter Your Pet? Compassionate pet owners know that spaying or neutering their pets is the most responsible thing to do to help curb pet overpopulation and reduce the number of animals that end up in shelters. Recent estimates from the ASPCA say that roughly 6.3 million companion pets end up in shelters every year in the United States. […] Read More The Keystone to Health: Pet Dental Care While many pet owners largely accept stinky doggy or kitty breath as part of the territory, the fact is that halitosis requires prompt attention. As the first outward sign of periodontal (gum) disease, bad breath indicates that something is “off” inside a pet’s mouth. Periodontal disease affects a majority of pets over age three; however, […] Read More