Left untreated, an ear infection in a dog can lead to a variety of serious problems, including, but not limited to, facial paralysis, ocular impairments, and incoordination/loss of balance. As a pet owner, you certainly don’t want your dog to wind up with any of these conditions—and the veterinarians and staff at Animal Medical Center of Streetsboro are here to help you make sure that doesn’t happen.

Unfortunately, our furry friends aren’t able to communicate with us verbally. It’s not like your dog can come up to you and say, “Excuse me, but my ear hurts. Can you please call Dr. Leffler?” Continue reading →

Your pet’s dental hygiene and habits are just as important as your oral health. Without healthy teeth, your dog or cat can’t or won’t chew their food, and they won’t be able to tell you what the problem is. If you work on their oral care every day, they’ll be less likely to have issues.

Your pet’s dental health affects their teeth, gums, and breath, but poor oral care can cause infections in the gums, carrying bacteria that can spread to their kidneys and heart.  Continue reading →

Halloween is the favorite holiday of many pet owners. After all, there are pet costumes to be picked out, and manning the door on trick-or-treat (or walking around with your kids and pets to collect treats) is a fun experience. Continue reading →

As the hot weather arrives, you may be anxious to get your dog to the groomer for a summer cut. With all the outdoor play and heat, it seems like a dog would benefit from a nice short cut, but, while grooming is essential to keeping your dog healthy, a close summer shave may actually cause problems for your beloved buddy. Continue reading →

Traditional Spay/Neuter Practices

If you’ve recently adopted a puppy, you may be starting to think about when and if you should have your dog neutered or spayed. Whether you’re a first-time dog owner, or you’ve had dogs as pets all your life, it is important to be informed and up to date on the latest research regarding the care of your pup. Interestingly, the traditional practice of spaying/neutering dogs at an early age, between four and six months of age, has come under question in light of recent research. Continue reading →

Animal Medical Center of Streetsboro Offers 20% Price Reduction on Dental Services

This January and February, Animal Medical Center of Streetsboro, OH is offering a 20% discount for all pet dental services. Dogs and cats will receive a tooth and gum assessment and full dental cleaning with necessary tooth extraction at this special rate. Appointments for this popular offer are available on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, but they fill up quickly. Interested pet parents are encouraged to contact the center as soon as possible at 330-626-4935 to secure a spot. Continue reading →

Animal Dogtor Wellness Tips for your Pet

Your pet is a treasured member of your family. Keeping them healthy is a priority, however, pet medical bills can come suddenly and unexpectedly.

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Overweight Pet Care

Pets do take after humans, and weight is no exception. Todays pet population is reflecting the same weight issues that the human population has and the health risks associated with it. It is estimated that 54% of all dogs are overweight or obese in the United states.

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Caring for your Nervous Pet

As many dog owners are aware, one of the biggest fears for many dogs is going to the vet. Today we will explore a few ways that we can ease the tension when of when a dog needs to go visit the veterinarian.

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