How do I know how much I should feed my pet?
There are many factors that determine how much food a dog or cat should eat. The feeding recommendations on the food bags are often over-estimated and will…
Pet Health & Wellness
Wellness exams, vaccines, nutrition and the everyday health questions our Parma veterinarians answer most often.
Should I get health insurance for my pet?
When costs go beyond reasonable financial means, many pet owners are forced to euthanize their pet or incur burdensome debt. The American Animal Hospital…
What brands of food do you recommend for my dog/cat?
We recommend premium brands of pet food, which include Purina ProPlan , Iams/Eukanuba , Science Diet , and Royal Canin . Please avoid store brand pet foods…
What vaccines should my cat be current on?
All cats and kittens should be current on the following: FVRCP – FVRCP is an abbreviation for Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis Calicivirus Panleukopenia.
When should I leukemia and AIDS test my cat?
All kittens should be tested when they are 8 weeks old and again at 6 months of age. Any new stray cat should also be tested before bringing them into your…
Why should I have my dog’s ocular pressures checked? What breeds are susceptible?
Ocular pressures are a measurement of pressures inside the eye. This is a screening test for glaucoma. Glaucoma is a painful, blinding, progressive disease…
Why should I have pre-anesthetic blood work done?
We use the safest anesthetics available for your pet. However, we cannot eliminate all risks of anesthesia. Knowing that your pet has normal organ function…
Why should I have wellness blood work done? At what age?
We recommend wellness blood work annually for all pets, and every 6 months for senior animals or those on long-term medications. We also often find…
