Veterinary Blog
Can Dogs and Cats Get Rabies?
Can Dogs and Cats Get Rabies? World Rabies Day is an annual event held on September 28th to raise awareness about a fatal disease that still claims the lives of thousands of people and animals globally. Rabies is a viral infection that affects mammals' brains and...
Enjoying Outdoor Activities with Your Puppy
Enjoying Outdoor Activities with Your Puppy The summer is the ideal time to spend time outside, enjoy the sunshine, and make enduring memories with your pet. During the warm months, there are a ton of enjoyable outdoor activities you can engage in with your pet,...
Supporting Your Pets During Back-to-School Season
Supporting Your Pets During Back-to-School Season Back-to-school season brings about significant changes in household dynamics, which can often affect our beloved pets. As families return to their regular schedules, our furry companions may experience separation...
The Importance of Pet Hydration
The Importance of Pet Hydration As summer approaches, pet owners must stay vigilant about making sure their furry companions remain hydrated. Heat exhaustion and dehydration are severe concerns during these warmer months, as they can lead to health issues and...
5 Summer Safety Tips You Need to Know
5 Summer Safety Tips You Need to Know Summertime is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors with your furry companions. Whether it's playing fetch in the park, hiking along scenic trails, or simply lounging in your backyard, there's no doubt that...
Common Diseases Transmissible from Pets to Humans
Common Diseases Transmissible from Pets to Humans Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can be passed from pets to people and are more common than you may think. Your pet may appear to be perfectly healthy, but they can be carrying a transmissible condition, so...
5 Ways to Protect Your Pet from Heatstroke
5 Ways to Protect Your Pet from Heatstroke During the height of summer, weather conditions can become more than miserable for your furry pal—they can be downright dangerous. Protect your pet from the threat of heatstroke with the following tips. #1:...
Why You Should Consider Pet Insurance
Why You Should Consider Pet Insurance As pet owners, we consider our pets to be an integral part of our family. Our furry little friends bring joy to our lives, and we want to ensure that they receive the best possible care. One way to provide our pets with optimal...
How Heartworm Prevention Works
Along with regular vaccinations and wellness exams, heartworm prevention is an essential part of keeping your pet healthy and disease-free. Since heartworm disease has been diagnosed in every U.S. state, and mosquitoes don’t take a break during the winter, keeping...
The Life Cycle of Heartworms in your Pet
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...