Did you bring home a new pet for the holidays? Welcoming a pet into your family can be incredibly exciting – but also a little stressful. After all, there’s so much that you need to do to help them get acclimated and ready for their new life with you. Get a head start on a happy, healthy life together with these tips.
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Pets are an important part of our lives and play a special role in our families, so when it comes time to say goodbye to a beloved dog or cat, the coping process can be a difficult and overwhelming one—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our veterinarians can help guide you through the process and ensure that the end of you...
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From vampurrs to dogosaurs, there are few things as irresistible as a pet dressed up for Halloween. In fact, surveys show that nearly one in five pet owners plan to dress their pets in costumes each year, and spending on pet apparel, like Halloween costumes for pets, in the U.S. has skyrocketed, climbing from a few hundred milli...
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Cats have a reputation for being mysterious, but they are not nearly as unreadable as they seem. If you have ever wondered how to tell if a cat is happy, the answer usually comes from patterns rather than one dramatic sign. A content cat tends to show comfort through normal routines, relaxed body language, steady grooming, healt...
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Many cats are meticulous self-groomers, but even the most fastidious feline still benefits from routine care at home. Regular cat grooming supports skin and coat health, helps prevent painful nail overgrowth and dental disease, and gives pet owners a chance to notice subtle changes that may require veterinary attention. For new ...
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Have an older pet at home? Just like humans, pets can develop a number of new health issues as they enter their senior years. Often attributed to simply “slowing down,” it is not uncommon for many of these age-related problems to go untreated or even unnoticed. However, many of these changes can be effectively managed with pro...
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Pet obesity has become a serious – and dangerous – epidemic in the United States. According to a 2024 survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), approximately 22% of dogs and 33% of cats in the U.S. are classified as obese, with 59% of dogs and 61% of cats being overweight or obese when considering those with a...
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Raw food diets have become increasingly popular among pet owners, mirroring the human raw food trend. Many people believe that uncooked or homemade meals provide better nutrition for dogs and improve overall health. But before replacing your dog’s current food, it’s essential to understand what raw diets really mean, how they co...
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Pets can have allergies too, and the signs often look different from what people expect. Instead of sneezing and watery eyes, dogs and cats are more likely to show allergies through their skin and ears. Excessive licking, chewing at the feet, scratching, repeated ear problems, overgrooming, and a noticeable odor can all point to...
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How do you know if your cat has a skin condition? Well, two common symptoms are massive hair loss and scratching like she’s entered herself in a World Scratch-a-thon and is determined to win. There are other symptoms too, depending on this issue and we’ll look at those in a minute. But first, you might ask yourself, what could...
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