As a pet owner, it's crucial to proactively safeguard the health and well-being of your beloved furry companions. One of the most crucial aspects of caring for your pets is regular check-ups at the veterinary hospital. Discover why preventive pet care and regular check-ups are crucial for ensuring your furry companion's well-being and keeping them happy and healthy. The Benefits of Preventative Pet Care Preventative pet care is the practice of taking preventive measures to safeguard your pet's health and prevent future illnesses or diseases.
10 October 2023
If you're like most people who share their lives and hearts with a beloved family pet, you naturally want your furry friend to have the best of everything throughout the course of its lifetime — including its golden years. However, although you're probably aware that the healthcare needs of senior pets are different from those of their younger counterparts, you may have questions about how vaccinations fit into their overall wellness plan and what modifications, if any, should be made to their immunization schedule as they age.
6 June 2023
When you have pets in your home, it is vital that you keep them clean and well-groomed. Pets that stay in the house more than going outside are easier to keep clean, but pet grooming often includes brushing, trimming, and cleaning your dog or cat, as much for them as for you. Pet grooming services often make it easier on you and less stressful for your pet than you trying to wrestle the dog into a bath or trim your cat's claws.
16 January 2023
If you make the choice to declaw your cat, you may feel guilty about the pain or discomfort they may experience after the procedure. Declawing is the act of removing the last knuckle of your cat's feet to permanently keep them from scratching. Modern veterinary medicine allows you to choose a laser removal, which makes the incision site smaller and prevents the need for stitches. You can further make your cat's recovery from claw removal surgery much easier by following these simple tips for aftercare.
28 February 2017
Accidents and injuries happen all the time. When it's for a member of your family, you know to rush them to the emergency room, and most times the person can tell you what happened and what hurts. When it's for your pet, it can be more difficult to figure out what has happened, what hurts on them and how to handle the situation. See below for some pet emergencies and how to handle the situation before going to the animal hospital.
28 February 2017
Are your dog's paws protected this winter? There are many seasonal hazards that can inflame and irritate your dog's paw pads, and some easy ways to ensure paw protection during the winter. Things that could cause harm to your dog's paws during cooler weather include: The trouble with snow is that it can build up between your dog's toes where it can irritate and chafe. Furthermore, subjecting your dog's feet to a cold, snowy surface for extended periods of time can cause frostbite.
24 February 2017
If you adopted a tiny stray kitten a few years ago, your veterinarian probably advised you to schedule her spay procedure to take place when she was between five and six months of age. Today, if you adopt a two-month-old kitten from an animal shelter, you will discover that she is already spayed. If you are confused about when a kitten should be spayed and whether or not spaying early will have negative consequences to her health later, read on to learn the feline facts of life and why all cats, including indoor cats who have no direct contact with male cats, should be spayed as soon as possible.
24 February 2017