Hip dysplasia is one of the diagnoses that dog owners fear most. As a result, an abundance of confusing and conflicting hip dysplasia information exists. To help dog owners provide the best possible care for their four-legged friend, the Central Kentucky Veterinary Center team has compiled this canine hip dysplasia guide that sorts fact from [...]
Spending the summer with your four-legged best friend is something special. But without safeguards in place, your trip to a sun-soaked paradise could take an unexpected detour to Central Kentucky Veterinary Center. Fortunately, many easy and safe ways are available to protect your pet from heat-related hazards. Hot under the collar: Heatstroke’s life-threatening risk to [...]
When a pet develops an exaggerated, excessive fear response to loud, startling sounds, they can suffer greatly from these noise phobias (i.e., aversions). Any sound can trigger noise aversion in cats and dogs, and this condition is more common than you may believe. In fact, roughly two-thirds of pets experience noise aversion, although the condition [...]
Did you know that kidney disease is one of the most common organ dysfunctions in pets? More than one in three cats and 1 in 10 dogs will get kidney disease during their lifetime. Aging pets are more likely to develop kidney disease—in fact, more than half of cats older than 15 are affected. Worse, [...]
We know that you can’t stand to see your furry pal uncomfortable and miserable as they lick, chew, and scratch at itchy skin. But, incessant licking and scratching can do more than keep you and your pet awake all night—this behavior can also lead to oozing sores, skin infections, and behavioral changes. Why is your [...]
Ticks transmit Lyme disease, which is the most commonly diagnosed tick-borne illness in the United States. Learn to protect your pet from this debilitating disease by reading our Central Kentucky Veterinary Center team’s guide to Lyme disease facts and prevention. Lyme disease basics for pet owners The Ixodes scapularis tick—the black-legged (i.e., deer) tick—transmits Borrelia [...]
According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council’s parasite prevalence maps, Kentucky pets have a significant heartworm disease risk, which can severely damage their heart and lungs. Our Central Kentucky Veterinary Center team wants to help ensure these dangerous parasites do not affect your pet, and we provide tips to help you protect your four-legged friend [...]
Pets are highly susceptible to fleas, and the bloodthirsty parasites can transmit serious diseases to them and to you and your family. Our Central Kentucky Veterinary Center team knows how problematic fleas can be, and we provide information about the parasites and tips to safeguard your four-legged friend. Flea anemia in pets Fleas are voracious [...]
Every year many pets are exposed to toxins inside their home, resulting in serious health complications. Substances that are toxic to pets can be found in several places throughout your home. Our Central Kentucky Veterinary Center team wants to highlight this issue for National Poison Prevention Week, so we’re unveiling common pet toxins lurking in [...]
Some people share a common misconception about when to bring their pet to the veterinarian. While your pet absolutely needs veterinary care when they are sick or injured, wellness screenings are equally—if not more—important to your furry pal’s health. Many diseases do not cause clinical signs until they become advanced, and early diagnosis can often [...]