General Animal Hospital News

Heading to the beach or a park with your pup...? Be sure to pack their bowl, some bottled water and an umbrella to provide a shady place for them out of the sun! Keep in mind for those who enjoy long walks: if the pavement/sand feels too hot for your hands, then it's too hot for their paws. Enjoy your leisurely walks earlier in the morning before the ground has really heated up.  If your dog lo...
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These past few months we've seen so many new faces and new pets and WE LOVE IT! Between referrals and drive-bys, we're still growing our loving family and we thank all of you for telling your friends and family to head our way when they're searching for a great vet clinic. I've made this newsletter all about what to ask Dr. Greg at your pet's next checkup... whether your pet is young or old, and ...
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How is your pet's current food working for you? Do you have any concerns about the food? What is important to you when selecting your pet's food? We all want our cat or dog to be eating the best possible diet on the market, but it can be confusing when you get to the store to buy their food. You should care about the ingredients and you should equally care about the company producing the food. We...
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Q: Is your pet at risk for any of the following: A) Fleas B) Ticks C) Worms D) All of the above Answer: D: All of the above (and they ALL can be tough to spot!) Is your dog very tired? Is your cat eating less than usual? These seemingly minor changes may mean your pet has a flea allergy, an internal parasite infection, or a tick-related disease. Let’s talk about fleas first. The majority...
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It’s almost Spring! Time to check for heartworm disease! It’s March—springtime is around the corner! Worms in your garden…and worms…in your pet? Hold on, let’s explain... The worms in your garden are not the same worms that cause heartworm disease in pets, you know this. Mosquitoes carry heartworms, and all it takes is ONE mosquito to bite your pet for them to become infected. Yuck. Here's the...
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Dental disease is the most common disease in dogs and cats. Does your pet have it? It’s time to schedule their yearly checkup today and find out. It’s that time of year again. Love, hugs and chocolate are on everyone’s mind. For your pet, the first two come out way on top! (Chocolate is a no-no, but you already knew that!) Dental disease is the most common disease in dogs and cats, affecting...
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Leave no stone unturned: Schedule your pet’s yearly checkup to ensure their kidney and urinary health Did you know 75% of your pet’s kidney function is gone before you see signs of serious illness? That means your pet may have kidney disease and you may not even know it. This month we want to focus on your pet’s kidney and urinary tract health because this is an area of veterinary medicine (and...
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