We hear a lot about heart disease because it is common in humans, but did you know that it can also affect your pet? Both dogs and cats can also suffer from heart disease, which leads to congestive heart failure. Fortunately, pets can live for years with heart disease when receiving proper treatment. AERA wants […]
When it comes to health problems in your pets, it is obvious that you should visit with a vet, but what are you supposed to do when your pet’s problems are behavioral? Unfortunately, not every veterinarian or animal trainer is experienced in handling behavioral issues—especially extreme behavioral issues such as aggression and anxiety. In some […]
You can’t walk into a home décor store without seeing essential oil diffusers. As one of the trendiest home décor items right now, essential oil diffusers are in thousands of homes in the United States, and many of these homes include pets. With reports surfacing all over social media that essential oils can be harmful […]
In honor of American Heart Month, we have some pet heart health Q&A with our cardiologist, Dr. Gordon Peddle! If my pet has heart disease, he/she would have symptoms, right? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time heart disease in dogs and cats is detected prior to the onset of symptoms. Pets often do […]
Anxiety is often an issue associated with people, but animals can also deal with anxiety and stress. We think of dogs as being happy, carefree beings, but they can also experience anxiety. It can be difficult to figure out what is going on with your anxious dog and how to help, but the Animal Behavior […]
Like humans, pets tend to respond better to cancer treatments when they are diagnosed early. Our hope is that the following information helps pet owners notice the symptoms and signs of cancer in their dog or cat early on. Faster and earlier detections often lead to earlier cancer screenings, which in turn leads to better […]
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Stephanie Austin has joined our 24/7 emergency care team. Read on to learn more about her. Dr. Austin received her Bachelor of Applied Science, Majoring in Veterinary Technology from the University of Queensland, Australia in 2006 and was valedictorian of her class. She then received her Bachelor of Veterinary Biology […]
Pets are part of the family, and when a pet passes away it can be a difficult time for your family. AERA is here to help you get through this time with some tips for coping with the loss of a pet. Coping with the Loss of a Pet If your pet passes away, grief […]
A pet cancer diagnosis is difficult to hear, but AERA is here to help you develop a treatment plan. From diagnosis to treatment, you and your family are likely to face different emotions and decisions. It is best to be prepared and work through the process with experts, and AERA can help you do just […]
Introducing Caitlin Bell, DVM We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Caitlin Bell has joined our 24/7 emergency care team. Read on to learn more about her. Caitlin M. Bell, DVM received her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from East Carolina University in 2011. She went on to earn a Degree in Veterinary Medicine at the Ross […]
