What is “Lepto” and why do I care about it? The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently moved the leptospirosis vaccine from being classified as non-core to a core vaccine, meaning regardless of age, lifestyle, geographical location, time of year ALL dogs should be vaccinated for Leptospirosis. So, what is ...
Introducing the MyPetsWellness App We decided to end our agreement with PetDesk and partner with MyPetsWellness app to enhance our mobile app offering. Our new app gives you access to all of your vital pet health information at any time, from anywhere. You’ll be able to see each pet’s upcoming ...
What are Stenotic Nares? Stenotic Nares are a congenital condition that lead to abnormally narrow nostrils which inhibit adequate airflow. Who’s at Risk? Stenotic Nares is one component of the Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), which affects brachycephalic dogs. “Brachy-” meaning short and “cephalic” meaning head describes Boxers, Bulldogs, Pugs, ...
From the moment proud pet parents bring home their new canine family member, they must prepare for the life stages to come: puppy teething and potty training, teenage boundary pushing and rebellion, adult friendship and trust, and old dog loyalty and (eventually) heartbreak. The Brown family has experienced the puppy ...
April 7-13th is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. This is a topic near and dear to my heart… because we so often see dogs labeled as bad or aggressive dogs because of their interactions with children. No matter how gentle and sweet a dog is, it has the potential to ...
Hello Candlewood Family, I am excited to introduce the newest addition to our team – Dr. Laura Delfelder! Dr. Delfelder is a Topeka native and a 2023 graduate of Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. You may recognize her, as she has spent the last 6 months shadowing at ...
Feline Asthma is one of the most commonly diagnosed respiratory conditions in cats. Cats at any age can be affected but the condition is most commonly appreciated in middle-aged adults. Both males and females are susceptible to feline asthma and, while there’s not an overwhelming breed predilection, Siamese cats appear ...
Are you boarding your pet soon? Let’s teach you how to send your pet’s updated vaccination records to your boarding facility through Candlewood Veterinary Clinic’s PetDesk mobile app! If you already have the PetDesk app and have created an account, skip to Step 3 below. Step 1: If you haven’t ...
The “mystery” respiratory illness plaguing canines in a dozen states have veterinarians and pathologists at the state and federal levels wondering whether dogs are actually dealing with a truly novel disease. As dogs experiencing the respiratory illness are showing signs consistent with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC, aka “Kennel ...
The increasing incidents of respiratory illnesses in dogs across the nation has caught the attention of the veterinary community as well as concerned dog owners. Veterinary colleges, diagnostic laboratories, state Departments of Agriculture, and the Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory (USDA NVSL) are working diligently to determine the ...