by Heartland Animal Hospital | Jun 10, 2023 | Blog
Safe and Sound: 4 Must-Know Tips for Ensuring Dog Park Safety When visiting an off-leash play area with your dog, use our advice to keep them safe because the dog park can be dangerous for those who are unprepared. #1: Guard your dog against contagious infections....
by Heartland Animal Hospital | May 9, 2023 | Blog
How to Care for Your Arthritic Cat Cats rarely complain unless their food bowl is empty, which makes identifying whether they are suffering from arthritis discomfort difficult. However, if your cat has arthritis or is having difficulty getting around, the following...
by Heartland Animal Hospital | May 9, 2023 | Blog
Safeguarding Pets While Swimming As the summer heats up, you and your pet may want to cool down with a pool. Although it’s in their name, not all dogs–or pets–know how to “doggy paddle,” so use caution when swimming with your four-legged...
by Heartland Animal Hospital | Apr 7, 2023 | Blog
How to Get Ready for Your Pet’s Death Even though losing a pet is never easy, being mentally and emotionally prepared for it helps lessen your suffering. Here are four strategies to help you prepare for and deal with your pet’s ultimate death. #1. Assess...
by Heartland Animal Hospital | Apr 7, 2023 | Blog
Tips for Preventing Lyme Disease Slow-moving parasites awaken as the frigid winter weather eventually disappears and is replaced by the warm spring weather. Because of this, April is the ideal month to observe Lyme Disease Prevention in Dogs Month. Take steps to...
by Heartland Animal Hospital | Mar 16, 2023 | Blog
The death of a pet is one of the most traumatic experiences pet owners face, and it can be especially difficult to cope with. You may feel intense sadness and sense a profound emptiness in your life without them. But you are not alone; many people have experienced...
