Some bird owners lovingly give snacks to their feathered friends without understanding that snacks are often of poor nutrition and contribute to one of the biggest health problems seen in our avian patients today. Here at Schroeck Veterinary Care, we frequently see birds with obesity, feather abnormalities, vitamin deficiencies and metabolic diseases that are commonly caused from having an improper bird diet. While your feathered companion enjoys eating your food, this does not mean it is...

Author Dr. Teri Schroeck, DVM February 2026 Learn how to keep your pet’s heart healthy with veterinary approved tips on diet, exercise, heart worm prevention, breeds predisposed to cardiac conditions and clinical signs of heart disease in dogs and cats Feed a Heart-Healthy Pet Diet It is recommended to feed AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) approved veterinary diets for your pets. These diets have been tested to meet all of the nutritional needs of your pet. For cardiac...

Author: Sabrina Collado, VT February 2026 Have you recently noticed that your dog’s kisses smell like something crawled out of a dumpster, or your cat’s breath is a mix of sulfur and rotten tuna? Well, it might be time to discuss dental health for your fur babies, and yes that means annual dental cleanings! Similarly to us, pets build up tarter and plaque on their teeth and under their gums, leading to dental disease. Plaque is a sticky buildup of bacteria forming on the surface of the teeth....