This adaptation of an ancient Chinese Proverb fits so perfectly when I think about teaching leash manners to our pets. There are so many adventures we can experience in life, from around the block to around the world; with a dog alongside us we are nigh unstoppable. ...

The veterinary staff at Ankeny Animal & Avian Clinic are always striving to provide the best diagnostics and care for your pet.  One of our newer additions to our diagnostic tool options is the use of abdominal ultrasound. Often paired with x-rays, an ultrasound...

As a general practice veterinary clinic, we get to see a lot of strange cases coming in.  And sometimes, the cases get beyond what we are capable of diagnosing or treating.  Thankfully, in these instances, we have a wonderful network of referral options, including...

Watching your beloved fur kiddo age can be a difficult process . It is so hard to watch your once energetic babe start to slow down and begin to struggle with things that used to come so easy to them, especially the normal day to day things.  In this post I will be...

Have you ever wondered what your dog is trying to tell you? Most dogs are highly reliant on body language to communicate with humans and other dogs. Often, we miss the "softer spoken" communication that they have developed over the last 15,000 years or so that has...

It may not seem like much, but your cat’s dental health is a huge component of his/her wellbeing.  Numerous studies have linked dental disease with diabetes, heart disease, and more.  And we’re not just worried about getting the tartar cleaned off or looking for...