Blog: dogs

Owner feeding dog outdoors

Oh Deer!

As we wrap up our dental season, we here at Aurora Animal Clinic would love to talk about ANTLERS!

Person holding dog paws

Paw Love

Paws are easily the most popular part of our furry companions.

Great Dane dog outdoors

Gastric Dilatation Volvulus

GDV stands for Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus. This life-threatening condition is caused by the filling of the stomach with gas; “bloat” or gastric dilatation; and the twisting of the stomach over itself; volvulus. When the stomach twists it blocks off the entrance and exit, this requires surgery to fix.

Fleas treatment

Flea Prevention and Treatment for Pets

We receive many phone calls in the months leading up to winter from panicked pet owners who have seen fleas on their pets and in their homes. Although a major nuisance, they are generally speaking, relatively easy to treat and control.