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Knowing When to Seek Emergency Care for a Limping Pet Limping is a common issue among pets, and in most cases, it can wait until the next business day for veterinary care. However, there are certain circumstances in which you should immediately head to the nearest...

Five Essential Tips for a Safe Swimming Experience With Your Beloved Pet As the temperatures soar during the summer season, both you and your furry companion may find solace in a refreshing swim. While the phrase "doggy paddle" implies that all dogs are natural...

How to Prepare for Your Pet’s Passing While it can be difficult to handle a pet's passing, taking steps to prepare ahead of time can alleviate some of the emotional burdens. Check out these four suggestions for getting ready and coping with your pet's inevitable...

5 Common Pet Soft Tissue Surgeries General veterinary practices commonly perform a variety of surgeries on pets, ranging from elective procedures, like spaying or neutering, to critical surgeries that save the lives of animals. Soft tissue surgeries and some...

Springtime Pet Emergencies and How To Prepare   Pets spend more time outdoors in the springtime which can increase their risk of potential hazards. Keep your furry friend safe by staying aware of common springtime pet emergencies.    Insect bites and stings...

6 Pet Surgery Recovery Tips   Orthopedic surgery—or any surgery—is a major event for a pet, and can interfere with their daily function long after they return home. Follow these recovery tips to help get your furry friend get back on their paws after surgery....

How Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Overall Health As your furry pal ages, they are faced with many health changes. Their vision dims, their hearing becomes muffled, and their gait becomes unsteady. They also are likely to suffer from pet dental disease,...

3 Signs It’s Time for the First Pet Dental Cleaning Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, here are three signs that mean your four-legged friend would benefit from a professional pet dental cleaning. #1: Your...

3 Easy Low-Impact Exercises for Senior Pets   As your furry pal grows older, regular exercise is critical to help them maintain healthy muscle mass and body condition. However, the same activities your pet enjoyed when they were younger can create too much stress...

My Dog Is Coughing: Do They Have the Flu?   Cough, cough, cough. Hearing your pooch sound like they’re hacking up a lung not long after you had the flu may make you wonder if they contracted your illness. While your dog certainly can become sick with a...