Veterinary Blog

4 Tips to Finding a Lost Pet   More pets go missing over the July Fourth holiday than at any other time, so if your furry friend is afraid of fireworks, learn how to find them if they take off in a panic. Follow these four steps for the most effective ways to...

3 Ways to Help Your Newly Adopted Cat Feel at Home   June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, although welcoming a new cat into your home and family is an excellent idea any time of year. However, naturally, your new feline friend may be unsure and anxious in their new...

5 Boating and Lake Safety Tips for Your Pets This Summer   Spending a hot summer day at the lake with your pet is the best! Here are five boating and lake safety tips to follow when taking your furry friend on the boat.   #1: Fit your pet for a life jacket...

As the spring weather warms and summer approaches, you may be looking to enjoy the warmer weather with your pet. Try the following five ways to spice up your cat’s spring and summer.   #1: Build your cat a catio You’ve likely seen pictures of “catios,” which are...

As spring brings warmer weather and new growth, it also brings something more threatening—pollen. This yellow substance triggers irritating allergies in people and pets alike and can cause a wide variety of signs in suffering pets. Read on to learn what you need to...

While you may know heartworms are transmitted to pets via the bites of infected mosquitoes, you may not realize that mammals are an essential part of the heartworm life cycle as well. In honor of National Heartworm Awareness Month, we’re sharing how important your pet...

Cats are highly sensitive creatures, which means they don’t react well to change. Whether the disruption is minor, such as moving clocks ahead an hour and changing a routine or major, such as moving to a new home, these things can lead to an anxious cat. Learn to...

Household toxins are a common source of pet poisoning, particularly in the kitchen or bathroom. However, potential hazards can lurk everywhere, including in your garage, garden, and cupboards. Brush up on your toxin knowledge for National Poison Prevention Week, which...

Although we think every day should be puppy day, National Puppy Day falls on March 23 this year. If you’re planning on welcoming a new puppy home soon, these are some of the best ways to help them settle in.   #1: Prepare for your new puppy’s arrival in advance The...

The Importance of X-Rays in Pet Oral Health When it comes to your pet’s oral health, we want the full picture of what is happening above and below the gumline. There is no better way to determine the extent of periodontal disease than by taking full-mouth dental...