Spaying & Neutering April 13, 2011 by Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care Spaying & Neutering So your puppy or kitten is getting older…what is next in providing the best care for them? When your pet is about 5-6 months old, we recommend having them spayed or neutered. This is an important decision for pet owners. There are several reasons for this recommendation: Good for Your Pet Spaying and neutering helps […] Read More Vaccinating Your Puppy or Kitten If you are about to add a new puppy or kitten to your household make sure to acquire documentation of vaccination status and previous veterinary care so that you may continue your pet’s care seamlessly. Potentially dangerous, disease-causing organisms are part of your new addition’s environment. Puppies and kittens are at the highest risk for […] Read More Dental Care at Home At some point, most pets do need to go under anesthesia for a thorough dental cleaning. By taking some simple steps at home, however, you may be able to decrease the frequency these cleanings are needed and help prevent problems that result in more extensive dental work. Brush your pet’s teeth! Even if you can’t […] Read More Tuna Breath Dental cleaning is important for all of our furry friends. But did you know that cats are predisposed to several conditions besides periodontal disease that dogs do not experience? These make dental examinations and cleanings even more important for our feline companions. Feline gingivostomatitis is a condition in which the cat’s body becomes allergic to […] Read More Behind Closed Doors… Despite the best of efforts, most pets can benefit from having a dentistry performed at some point in their life. In fact, you should plan for your pet to require a dental cleaning every 1-2 years after 3 years of age (this may vary between animals). But what really happens when you drop your furry […] Read More February is Veterinary Dental Health Month! Dental care is possibly one of the most overlooked aspects of caring for a pet. We brush our teeth several times a day, visit the dentist a few times a year, and most of us still end up having an issue or two during our lifetime. Pets are no different, yet some of them go […] Read More Ain’t Getting Any Younger Our pets are living longer than ever before thanks to advancements in care and medicine. With this increased lifespan, however, comes increased susceptibility to disease. By recognizing that our pets age more quickly than we do and taking appropriate precautions and actions, we can ensure that their golden years are quality years. It is easy […] Read More On the Lookout Animals are very good at hiding signs of illness and weakness. If you think about it, it makes sense. Critters living out in the wild that are not at the top of their game are often called dinner. Our family friends are not living out in nature, however. It is our job to pay close […] Read More An Ounce of Prevention Simple things such as osteoarthritis, weight changes, or dental disease can affect your senior pet immensely. In many cases preventative care can help to minimize or eliminate the impact of such challenges. Routine veterinary care Because animals age so much more quickly than humans, semi-annual wellness visits are advised. At these visits your veterinarian can […] Read More The Golden Years It may seem like yesterday that you first fell in love with your puppy or kitten, but everyday they are getting older. Certain changes are common in aging pets just as they are for people. These changes can affect how your pet behaves and experiences life. By acknowledging them, however, we can help our pets […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
