Veterinary Blog

Prepare Your Pet for the Back-to-School Transition   The back-to-school transition can be tough for your four-legged family members. To help make it easier, give the following tips a try.   #1: Set up your back-to-school schedule ahead of time Going from a...

3 Reasons Your Dog Has Diarrhea   Finding out that your dog has diarrhea is a horrible feeling. While this occurrence may tempt you to Google search for the fastest relief for your dog, understanding the possible causes will lead to the most effective treatment....

3 Reasons Why Your Cat Needs Regular Wellness Care Although your cat may try to convince you otherwise, they need regular wellness care to remain as healthy as possible. National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day falls on August 22, so our team wants you to share the...

How Do Pet Microchips Work? If you've been on the fence about having your pet microchipped, it might help ease your mind to understand how microchips work. While they do not provide GPS tracking capabilities, they do offer a permanent means of identification for your...

Lost Pet? Find Them with 4 Simple Steps More pets go missing over the July Fourth holiday than at any other time, so if your furry pal 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...

4 Waterborne Illnesses Your Pet Can Contract from Swimming Summertime may mean your furry pal is splashing in and out of water all season long. While the refreshing water is a great way to cool off, it also can harbor a variety of pet parasites and pathogens that can...

The Best Ways to Safely Handle Ticks When Hiking with Your Pet If you're an outdoor enthusiast, then there's a good chance you've encountered ticks while hiking with your pet. While ticks can be pesky and uncomfortable for both you and your furry friend, it's...

3 Reasons Why Every Pet Owner Should Have Their Pet Microchipped Is there any greater fear than the thought of losing your four-legged friend? No matter whether you live near a busy road, in the middle of a vast wilderness, or in a quiet suburb, you may worry about...

As we leave winter behind and enjoy the arrival of warmer weather, it's important to remember that not all pets are able to adjust easily to the change in seasons. For cats, in particular, the sudden influx of warm weather can cause a variety of health problems if...

Lyme disease is a serious infection that can be transmitted to dogs from ticks. Left untreated, Lyme disease can cause serious health problems for your dog. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help protect your dog from Lyme disease. This blog post will...