November 22nd, 2011
Pet owners should be aware that chicken jerky products from China may be associated with reports of Fanconi-like syndrome in dogs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned.
The FDA issued the following alert:
Chicken jerky products should not be substituted for a balanced diet and are intended to be fed occasionally in small quantities.
FDA is advising consumers who choose to feed their dogs chicken jerky products to watch their dogs closely for any or…
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May 26th, 2011
The old adage is that a dog is 7 years older for every calendar year of his age. That's kind of an average number and it really depends a lot on the breed of dog, and is it a big dog or a little dog? Small breeds tend to live longer so their "number" actually is lower than seven.
"Seven" is also just an average number when we consider how fast a dog matures. The first year of their…
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April 14th, 2011
Dr. Keeker will regularly post articles of interest that should be helpful to you, the pet owner, on a number of pet related issues. Answers to everyday, common questions can be found in LRVH Latest News, but don't hesitate to email questions to Dr. Keeker at . Periodically, links to other sites with timely information about pets will be in this section as well. You can also see more information about LRVH's Facebook page.
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April 14th, 2011
You've all heard the little ditty...."there ain't no fleas on me"! Fleas are those pesky little critters, about the size of a pencil lead that cause all kinds of trouble for you and your pets. Well, ‘tis the season to get ahead of the fleas.
Imagine a flea biting you...or maybe you don’t have to imagine it. Flea bites itch really bad! That’s why your dog or cat will scratch, bite, and chew themselves raw. The most common allergy…
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April 14th, 2011
I've always liked the letter "P." I don't know why, maybe it's because the way your lips "pop" when using the letter. Maybe it's because my grandfather's name was Paul. I especially like this saying; Proper Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance." I just love it. I'm not a "Perfectionist," really!
I'd like to share five "pertinent points" to consider when looking for a new or different veterinarian, my five "P's"!
Proximity: Studies have shown that one main factor in…
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