GI Obstruction - The Cat That Ate the Hair Tie

March’s Pet of the Month

Meet Huckleberry, our March Pet of the Month!  Huckleberry was born on a farm in upstate New York, he is a 6-year-old Domestic Longhair with striking white fur who loves car rides and is most comfortable sleeping on his back with his feet in the air!  Huck wants to teach us about dietary indiscretion and gastrointestinal (GI) obstruction.  

Why Pet Massage Therapy?

Massage is great for all ages of dogs from geriatric dogs all the way down to young pups. Young dogs are still developing their immune system, and massage is great for encouraging its growth and strength. This is also a good time to create a hands-on bond with your dog and to teach them how to relax and enjoy life. If youʼve got an older dog,massage can be great for keeping those joints less stiff and your dog more mobile. And with any age, animal massage is fantastic for creating an even closer bond with your best friend. Touch is a wonderful way to bring calmness and well-being to both you and your pet!

Heal offers patients at Pearl Animal Hospital the option of massage as part of a healthy routine either at the hospital or at your home.

Cat Dental Cleaning Procedure

Tommy, a 7 year old black and white domestic shorthair, was a star patient during his recent dental procedure. At a recent check-up, Dr. Anders noticed severe plaque and tartar on Tommy’s teeth, along with painful oral ulcerations on his gums. She recommended a professional cleaning to remove the accumulation of tartar and plaque. While Tommy was under anesthesia, several cavity lesions were detected and the diseased teeth were extracted. At his follow up exam, Tommy’s owner noted that he has had much more energy, personality, and a stronger appetite since his procedure. What she had perceived to be old age causing him to hide and sleep was most likely oral pain causing him to withdraw. Tommy quickly recovered from his procedure and was soon back to harrassing his dog brother and hunting for his beloved Q-tips, one of his favorite ‘toys’. With a mouth full of healthy teeth, Tommy is more content than ever to allow his kitty sister Cocoa to groom him and sit on whatever his mom is reading.