Author: Dr. Grant L. Madsen

Did you know that cats are considered seniors around the age of 11? Of course, many of our feline pals are living well into their teens or even twenties these days, so Fluffy may have a long, comfortable retirement ahead of her. While she’ll spend most of her golden years napping, she will still need

Did you know that as many as 80 percent of dogs over the age of eight develop arthritis? While this is more common in older pooches, Fido can develop arthritis at any point in his life. In fact, about 20 percent of pups over the age of one are afflicted. Arthritis cannot be cured, but

Does your dog have bad breath? Fido’s affectionate smooches may never smell minty fresh, but they shouldn’t kill your houseplants, either. Bad breath is often a sign of dental issues, which are no more fun for pets than they are for us. Keeping your furry pal’s choppers healthy is very important! A Springville, UT vet

Kitties are known for being both independent and easy keepers. (They’re also known for being adorable little jerks, but that’s another topic.) Fluffy may think of herself as invincible, but in truth she is actually vulnerable to a variety of illnesses and injuries, and needs plenty of TLC to thrive. Here, a Mapleton, UT vet

One thing that we are happy to offer here at Family Pet Hospital is laser therapy. Laser therapy has actually been around longer than many people think: it was first invented back in the 70’s. Over the past few decades, it’s become increasingly popular in the world of veterinary medicine, and with good reason. A