Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks: 3 Ways to Manage Cognitive Dysfunction At Home As your senior pet enters their golden years, they may not age gracefully. Instead, they may begin getting stuck in corners, waiting at the wrong side of the door to go outside, or pacing...

7 Signs That Your Pet is in Pain Skyline Veterinary Specialists want pet owners to know that cats and dogs are incredibly skilled at hiding subtle signs of discomfort and pain, often suffering for weeks, months, or sometimes years without complaint. To help pet owners...

5 Common Garden Items Toxic to Pets As leaves begin to change and fall, we may begin spending more time in our yard clearing away the leaf piles that have formed. If your pets spend time in the yard, too, beware of some of the common outdoor items that could be toxic....

How Monitoring Equipment Keeps Your Pet Safe During Anesthesia Our team at Skyline Veterinary Specialists understands that many pet owners worry about putting their beloved companion under anesthesia, whether for an elective procedure or a life-saving surgery....

Summer is upon us, and so are warming temperatures. The heat of summer can be dangerous for our canine friends. Here's what you need to know to keep your dog safe when it's warm out. #1: Dogs can't adequately cool themselves through sweating. Dogs are unable to cool...

Cushing’s disease, or hyperadrenocorticism (HAC), is an endocrine disorder that causes excessive production of the hormone cortisol, which is produced when the pituitary gland in the brain sends information to the adrenal glands in the abdomen. HAC can affect humans...

Skyline Veterinary Specialists is taking the current coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic seriously and adhering to all guidelines provided by the CDC with the intent of keeping our community safe but still providing exemplary care for pets. We want to share these three...

When the weather beings to warm up, external parasites such as ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes will be making their reappearance. These bloodsucking pests can transmit deadly diseases, and so it's imperative that you take precautions to protect your pet.    1) Keep your...

The spring season can bring its fair share of storms, which can often stress out our pets. The thunder and lightning can make our furry friends anxious, causing them to seek out a safe space to ride out the storm. Create a shelter for your pet before the...