How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Hot Spots in Pets When your pet experiences intense itching and their skin feels like it's on fire, they may resort to scratching, licking, and chewing, ultimately leading to the formation of hot spots. To help your furry companion...

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears in Pets When you observe a sports event, it's natural to cringe when an athlete goes down, gripping their knee. It's often an indication of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, a crucial ligament that provides stability to the knee...

How To Avoid a Dog Bite It's important for dog owners to know how to prevent and respond to dog bites to protect their pets. While it's impossible to fully protect dogs from other animals, there are ways to lower the risk of bites in stressful or unfamiliar...

Common Soft Tissue Surgeries in Pets General veterinary hospitals commonly perform a variety of surgeries on pets, ranging from routine procedures like spaying and neutering to surgeries that save lives. While many soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries can be performed...

Coping With Pet Loss   Losing a pet can be very difficult. Pets are integral members of the family, with an invaluable place in our lives. When your furry friend passes, processing your grief can be an extraordinary challenge. Here are three ways to cope with pet...

5 Hazardous Toxins for Your Pet at Home   In honor of National Animal Poison Prevention Week, which will take place March 19 to 25, our team wants to share some of the most common household products that are toxic to pets.    #1: Medications One of the most...

How Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Overall Health As your furry pal ages, they are faced with many health changes. Their vision dims, their hearing becomes muffled, and their gait becomes unsteady. They also are likely to suffer from pet dental disease,...

3 Signs It’s Time for the First Pet Dental Cleaning Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, here are three signs that mean your four-legged friend would benefit from a professional pet dental cleaning. #1: Your...

My Dog Is Coughing: Do They Have the Flu? Cough, cough, cough. Hearing your pooch sound like they’re hacking up a lung not long after you had the flu may make you wonder if they contracted your illness. While your dog certainly can become sick with a respiratory...

How Much Daily Exercise Does My Pet Need? While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies. Follow the guidelines below to create a general exercise plan, and take into account your pet’s age, breed, and health for a personalized...