Our Blog 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 Holiday Gifts It’s the time of year for gift giving, and many people include their pets in this tradition. Here are some safe, fun suggestions for making Fido and Fluffy part of this holiday season: Personalized ID tags or collars with your contact information on them are a great way to help make sure your pet makes […] Read More Planes, Trains, Automobiles…and Pets Many pet owners will be going over the river and through the woods this holiday season. Whether it’s to grandmother’s house you go or everyone is headed to your house, your pets have particular requirements you’ll want to keep in mind. If you are not taking your pet with you, most likely you will need […] Read More Acquiring a Pet for the Holidays The kids have been begging for months. You’re thinking about finally giving in. After all, who can resist the image of a fuzzy new puppy or kitten under the tree? As excited as your children may be, you may want to give it just a little more thought. Here are a few important things to […] Read More ‘Tis the Season The busiest days at the vet’s office tend to be the right after a big holiday. Many of these appointments involve pets who ate something that they probably shouldn’t have. Some things are fed to pets intentionally, and other things were never meant to be ingested. Read More How to Pill a Cat Have you ever wondered on how to pill a cat? Watch our video to see three different ways to have your cat take his/her medicine. Read More What is it? We are starting a new fun guessing game here at Animal Medical of What Is It? We are going to present a radiograph on this blog and our FaceBook. Please join in the fun and guess what a dog/cat ate and that is now showing up on an X-Ray. Please respond either here or join […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
