The weather temperatures are slowly but surely beginning to climb, and here in the central valley, temperatures reach the triple digits on a daily basis throughout the summer months. Sadly, many pets die every summer from heat exhaustion. If you think it is hot outside, it is even hotter for
According to the American Heartworm Society, 1 million dogs in the United States have Heartworm infections. Heartworm is a parasite carried by mosquitoes It affects the heart, lungs, and pulmonary vessels of animals. Heartworm causes serious damage to these organ systems that can be fatal. Dogs, cats, and even ferrets
Spring Cleaning time Even though the weather is still cool and wet, Spring is quickly approaching. As the days grow longer and warmer we all begin to spend more time outside, and the same goes for our pets. Many of the items we keep in the yard or around our
February is Pet Dental Health Month! While all year long we focus on your furry friends’ overall health, we like to focus this time of year on one of the things that often gets overlooked by pet parents; your pet’s dental health. Doctors at Purdue University have determined a correlation
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and the Very Best to You in the Coming New Year The holidays are here. Dr. Porter and staff of Bullard-Marks Veterinary Hospital and Grooming would like to wish everyone happy holidays. Thank you to all of our valued patients and clients for your patronage, confidence
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU, YOUR FRIENDS, AND 4 LEGGED FAMILY MEMBERS November, in addition to celebrating Thanksgiving, is Pet Diabetic Month. Understanding diabetes, its signs, symptoms and risks can help keep your four-legged family members healthy during the holiday season and in the coming new year. WHAT IS DIABETES? Diabetes
We eagerly wait for the cool, crisp fall air, shorter days, longer dark night, and Halloween. With shorter days and longer nights, we need to make it easier for your dogs and cats to be noticed by people driving home from work, picking up children, or enjoying an evening out.
September is Senior Pet Care month. With the improved veterinary care and dietary habits our four legged family members are living longer. As the family dogs and cats are getting older they are experiencing some of the problems seen in older people. Aging is not a disease, but rather complex
Cats are not small dogs. Nutrition needs are one of the most important factors to help your cat live a long healthy life. Studies indicate our feline housemates have a serious weight problem. Ten to fifteen percent of the American cats are overweight, while 40% percent of the cats
For many people the 4th of July includes fireworks, picnics, and barbecues with family, friends and our four legged family members. Dogs and cats don’t associate the noise, light flashes and the smell of firecrackers with fun and celebration. Pets can be terrified by the loud noises, flashing lights and