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I Think My Pet is in “Heat” – What do I do Now?

Written by Dr. Chantal Rittwage Lost track of time? Did her first heat come earlier than expected? Rescued a cat and were unsure of how old she was when you took her in? Considering breeding? Have a large or giant breed dog and your vet recommended waiting until after her first heat to have her […]

Kitten Shots!

So you just got a new kitten and know that you are supposed to bring the lil’ fuzz-ball to the vet for its shots. What you may not know is exactly why, what and when he/she needs them. Here’s some basic information to bring you ‘up-to-speed’: The WHY . . . Why Do I […]

Oral Inflammatory Disease in Cats by Dr. Rittwage

Written by Dr. Chantal Rittwage Forewarning: There was no way to make this upbeat and interesting. But there is lots of good information in here! Classic signs of a painful mouth are drooling, difficulty chewing hard food, preference for soft food or only licking juice off food, unwilling to drink cold water, anorexia or approaching […]

4 Most Common Cancers in the Mouths of Cats & Dogs by Dr. Rittwage

Written by Dr. Chantal Rittwage If the mass is in the front of the mouth, most owners will notice it. If the mass is in the back of the mouth or under the tongue, you may see drooling (+/- blood tinged), loose teeth, swelling of the face or bulging eyes, nose bleeds, weight loss, bad […]

Importance of Neutering by Dr. Chantal Rittwage

First and foremost, I’d like to take a second to introduce myself and explain the purpose of this forum. I’m Chantal, I’m one of your veterinarians at Mountain Road Animal Hospital, and this is my first ever blog! For quite a while now pet owners have had to resort to asking “Dr. GOOGLE” for advice […]

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