2016

Are you new to being a pet owner? Learn more about how to keep your pet calm and happy while at the veterinarian clinic.

2 Tips On Caring For Your Dog After Spaying Surgery

11 May 2016
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Spaying your dog is part of responsible dog ownership, as can typically give your pet a healthier life and help control the pet population. Spaying is normally a routine surgery, and your pet should be able to go home the same day and recover completely in a couple of weeks. Scheduling a post-operative checkup with your vet is essential to ensuring recovery is going on well, but you should also take the following steps at home to ensure your dog recovers well after spaying surgery. Read More …

Recognizing And Responding To A Urethral Blockage In Your Cat

10 May 2016
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Cats are prone to a number of serious medical conditions, but few are more urgent than a urethral obstruction. Urethral obstructions occur when a blockage, typically made of calcium and mucus, forms in your cat's urinary tract, preventing urination. This issue almost always develops in male cats, and if ignored, your pet will die within a few days. Because of this, recognizing the early symptoms of a urethral obstruction and heading to the animal hospital as soon as they appear can be critical to saving your cat's life. Read More …

What To Bring To Your Adopted Dog’s First Vet Visit

9 May 2016
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It's important to schedule an checkup appointment with a veterinarian as soon as possible after adopting your new dog and bringing him home. Ensuring that your vet personally knows your dog and has a clear understanding about their past will make the process of emergency treatment or establishing a health prognosis more efficient and less stressful when your dog needs care in the future. Here's what you should bring to your new adopted dog's first veterinarian visit: Read More …

Is It Something They Ate? How To Tell If Your Pet Has Been Poisoned

9 May 2016
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It might be difficult to differentiate from your pet simply not feeling well and the signs or symptoms of poisoning. When in doubt, it is always wise to consult with your veterinary provider to ensure that your pet is not suffering from a toxic reaction to something they ate, which should be caught and treated early. Before you dismiss your pet's lethargy or lack of appetite, consider some of the signs of pet poisoning. Read More …

Tips To Keep Your Dog Sleeping In Longer When The Time Falls Back

6 May 2016
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The time falls back in the fall for many people and that means an extra hour of precious sleep. For those with dogs, however, this may not be so true because the time doesn't really change for them. If your dog is waking you up at the crack of dawn, below are some tips to help it sleep in just a bit longer. Exercise Not getting enough exercise will make your dog restless and have too much built up energy. Read More …