Cats have a pretty strong repertoire of absolutely adorable – and distinctly feline – behaviors that have endeared humans for centuries. What else could explain their sheer dominance on social media and video platform sites? They are, in short, purrrr-fectly entertaining. In addition to the variety of funny feline behaviors, there are actually reasons [...]
Pet dental chews are touted as being essential to your pet’s oral health, but do they really work? What are the best brands? Are there better ways to care for your pet’s teeth and gums? Do you really need to worry about your pet’s dental health? […]
Worldwide, Covid-19 has unquestionably altered modern life. While it may not last forever, the sizable shifts in how we conduct business will remain for at least the foreseeable future. What this means for pet owners is that their previously streamlined appointments might have a few roadblocks from time to time. Striking a balance between our [...]
While 2020 was quite the adventure, there is no doubt that our pets made the best adventure (and quarantine) buddies ever. Their antics and quirks have kept us laughing and their love keeps us going, through all the ups and downs. This past year, many of us have spent more time with our pets than [...]
If your pet has been packing on the pounds, or if you are wondering about the quality of treats you feed, you are in luck. The team at Bowman Veterinary Hospital has put together some great ideas for healthy treats for pets this season. There are many good reasons for switching to healthy snacks for [...]
Whether we’re ready for it or not, the holiday shopping season has begun in earnest. Leaving your pet off the gift list is likely unthinkable, but with so many pet toy options out there it can be a challenge to find something perfect for your furry friend! If you’re having trouble deciding what to get [...]
Directly following a carbohydrate-rich meal, the digestive system breaks food down into glucose, the main source of energy for the body’s cells. Glucose is absorbed in the gut making blood sugar levels rise. The pancreas responds to these changes by producing the important hormone insulin. Diabetes in pets occurs when the pancreas either doesn’t produce [...]
If you have lived through any natural disaster, you know that every second counts when evacuating or sheltering in place. Each disaster, whether it be a hurricane, tornado, forest fire, or the like, has its own manner of getting to safety. You may even have a disaster plan for your family in place. We have [...]
In this age of unpredictability, it makes sense to prepare for the worst. For those of us in the west, this means getting ready for wildfire season every year. Between packing up necessities in case of an evacuation and planning the quickest escape route, we can easily overlook the effects of smoke inhalation. A wildfire [...]
Depending on where you sit, the great debate concerning “Frito feet” could be either completely acceptable or annoyingly off-putting. If you have no idea what we’re talking about, you probably don’t own a dog! Even the most well-groomed dogs out there are covered in fungi and bacteria, some of which can result in a conspicuous [...]