What is the capillary refill time? Capillaries are tiny blood vessels that lie near the surface of the skin. They’re easiest to see in your pet’s gums, above the teeth. The capillaries are what give the tissue its normal pink color. You can judge the...
To measure you pet’s normal heart rate, have him/her sit or lie in a relaxed position and place the palm of your hand over his/her left side directly behind the point of the elbow. Feel for the heartbeat and count the pulses in 15-second bursts. Then multiply...
Did you know that your pet’s skin and gum color can tell you much about your their health? Skin tone can be hard to see on a pet depending on the amount of fur they carry. Veterinarians use the color of the mucous membranes, such as the “white” of...
You can gauge a pet’s degree of dehydration, or fluid loss, with a simple test. The first sign of a problem is the skin’s elasticity. Normally hydrated dogs and cats have extra loose skin at the tops of their heads and bases of their necks-the...
Maureen O’Brien won the FREE GROOM raffle at last week’s Dogtastic Halloween event at the Viridian. Congratulations Maureen! Thank you for bringing Riley in for his free groom today! It was a pleasure to meet both of...
