Pyometra Surgery: Understanding the Severity of a Uterine Infection in Un-Spayed Female Pets
As a pet owner, you have likely been encouraged to spay your female pet. As the advocate for your dog or cat, it is essential to understand the benefits of spaying or neutering for your pet’s health and well-being. One of the best benefits is that it prevents a potentially life-threatening condition called pyometra, which […]
Protecting Your Pet’s Paws: A Guide to Preventing and Handling Burns
We know all too well how the heat and humidity affects our pets. The scorching sun can turn asphalt, sand, and concrete into dangerously hot surfaces. Just like we take measures to protect our skin from the sun, it is crucial to safeguard our pets’ paws from getting burned. A 90-degree day can send the […]
Beat the Heat and Save Your Pet: Recognizing and Understanding Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
As the summer heat intensifies, it’s crucial for pet owners to be aware of the risks associated with rising temperatures. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two common conditions that can affect our pets when they are exposed to hot weather conditions. While both heat exhaustion and heat stroke are both incredibly dangerous, both are […]
Essential Tips for Safeguarding Your Pets During Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is here, and preparing for the worst-case scenario can mean the difference between life and death. The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1st and typically lasts until the end of November. The six-month season is expected to see between 12 and 17 named storms, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]
Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Calming Your Pet’s Thunderstorm Anxiety
Does your pet struggle with anxiety when a thunderstorm is in the forecast? The bright strikes of lightning, disturbances in the atmosphere, and loud crashes of thunder can cause even the bravest pets to hide under the bed. In our area, thunderstorms are a normal occurrence, so it’s important to have tools and coping mechanisms […]
Pot and Pets: What Pet Owners Need to Know About Marijuana Toxicity
Over the past few decades, marijuana has changed in its use and reputation. Cannabis was first criminalized in the United States in the 1970s. However, in the 1990s, some states began legalizing cannabis for medicinal use, and today more areas have fully legalized marijuana for both medical and recreational purposes. Increased accessibility to the drug […]
Be Prepared: What To Do If Your Pet Is Choking
Pets, particularly dogs, are curious creatures and use their mouths to investigate their world. As an animal living in a home amongst many different things, there are choking hazards everywhere. Toys that easily come apart, too-small tennis balls, treats, and food all pose a risk. Pets who wolf down their food, those who shred their […]
