ActivPhy Blog

By Dr. Patrick Mahaney Summer holds so many opportunities for fun for people and pets, but potentially life-threatening dangers lurk around any corner. Sun exposure, temperature changes, festive foods, and...

By Dr. Patrick Mahaney Although you may feel uncomfortable from hot and humid summertime weather, your canine companion could face risk of mild to severe health problems. Unlike humans, dogs...

By Dr. Patrick Mahaney Now that you’ve read How to Tell if Your Dog is Overheating, let’s cover some practical tips to prevent heat-related illness. 1. Keep Your Pet’s Environment...

By Dr. Patrick Mahaney Now that you’ve read How to Tell if Your Dog is Overheating and Tips to Prevent Your Dog from Overheating, it’s time to discuss some strategies...

By Dr. Patrick Mahaney   Make Pet Safety a Priority This Fall Fall is my favorite season, as I always look forward to cooler temperatures, changing leaf colors, and the...

By Dr. Patrick Mahaney I’m a big fan of hiking, both for myself, my dog, and my canine patients. Provided it is done in a safe and responsible manner, hiking...

By Dr. Patrick Mahaney   You may not be aware, but pet obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S.  In 2014, the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) conducted...

By Dr. Patrick Mahaney Do you have an athletic pooch?  Does your dog enjoy energetic bouts of heart rate and metabolism-boosting activity?  If so, then you need to take special...