How To Care For Your Dog After Surgery
Whether your dog went in for a simple neuter or a major surgical procedure, you’re bound to feel overwhelmed when you bring your dog home from the vet. Now that the hardest part is over, it’s just a matter of helping your dog relax and recover. Use these tips to help your dog recuperate after […]
What To Include In Your Dog’s First Aid Kit
If your dog got hurt today, would you know what to do? With a well-equipped first aid kit, you can take care of common minor injuries like cuts and scrapes at home. You may even save your dog’s life one day. Gather these supplies and get to know how to use them so you can […]
What To Do If Your Dog Is Stung by a Bee
Wasps, and hornets, and bees, oh my! Fuzzy, flying bugs that buzz can be tempting to curious canines. In the spring and summer, insect stings are common in dogs. Learn how you can protect your dog from bee stings and other bites this summer, what to do if your dog is stung, and how to […]
Burn Treatment for Dogs
Burns, among many wounds, can be very painful for dogs. Dogs can get burns from heat sources, chemicals or radiation; however, most burns are caused by heat sources that are in or near the home. Burns from in or around the home can be easily prevented by making sure the home is “dog-proofed”. These burns […]
What Does Spaying a Cat Mean?
Spaying removes the ability of a female to have young. Spaying is a surgical operation that removes both the ovaries and the uterus through an incision in the abdomen. Because the ovaries produce most of the estrogen in a female’s body, the pet no longer has a surge of estrogen, a heat cycle, bleeding from […]
Should You Let Your Cat Have One Litter Before Spaying?
Have you ever been told that you should allow your female dog or cat to have one litter before they are spayed? This common misconception is one of the many reasons National Prevent A Litter Month is observed in February. Learn why spaying instead of littering is a better way to protect your cat or […]
How Are Cats Spayed?
Spaying for dogs and cats removes the uterus and ovaries through an incision in the abdomen. While there are several different techniques, all pets are anesthetized for the procedure. Surgery can take from 30-60 minutes, which is long enough that most pets should receive IV fluids during surgery. Veterinarians provide pain medication in addition to […]
What To Do If Your Pet Catches A Bat
Bats are found in most regions across the United States, so chances are, your pet will encounter one someday. From afar, bats are friends to our pets. They eat mosquitoes that can carry heartworm disease. Unfortunately, most dogs and cats see bats as prey, and will hunt the small, furry mammals if given a chance. […]
7 Signs That Your Cat Needs Emergency Vet Care
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What To Keep In Your Cat’s First Aid Kit
Would you know what to do if your cat came home with an open wound on their head? Or with one eye swollen shut? A designated kitty first aid kit is great for minor bumps and scratches at home, and can even help you keep your cat stable in the event of a serious medical […]
Prevent Accidental Dog Poisoning
National Pet Poison Prevention Week is the time of year when veterinary professionals make an extra effort to raise awareness of the many dangerous substances lurking in and around your home that could be harmful or even fatal to your pet. Many of these chemicals, medicines, plants and foods may seem harmless or unlikely to […]
Giving Your Dog Omega 3 After An Injury
After an injury, your pet experiences physical damage not only from the injury itself, but also from white blood cells responding to the injury to prevent infection. Under most conditions involving infections, this natural process of the white blood cells is beneficial. However, the enzymes found in white blood cells can be harmful to your […]
What To Do If Your Dog Is Bitten By A Wild Animal
Does your pet try to make friends with everyone — even wild creatures? Or do they chase everything that moves without realizing their prey might bite them back? While our pets do not always understand the dangers of interacting with wildlife, you can keep them safe by learning what to do after an encounter. Is […]