Many pets experience stress and fear during a veterinary visit, which is understandable, considering they are typically poked and prodded and surrounded by unfamiliar sights, smells, sounds, and people. Our Village Animal Hospital team knows many pet owners avoid veterinary visits to protect their pet from this stressful situation, but this deprives them of vital [...]
Arthritis is one of the most common conditions to affect cats and dogs, but this health issue often is considered to be a normal aging change. By learning more about the disease and how to manage it in your pet, you can greatly improve their quality of life if they develop arthritis. Here are nine [...]
Choosing your pet’s veterinarian is a critical decision that has a lasting impact on your pet’s health and wellbeing. You want your pet to receive the highest standard of care possible, but how do you know which practices provide gold-standard pet health care? If you select an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)-accredited clinic—like Village Animal [...]
Fireworks are a universally accepted July Fourth institution that families across the country enjoy each year, but they’re also one of the top causes of canine noise phobia. Fireworks’ noises can upset your pet, and their fearful reaction may startle them so severely that they run away. Parties and crowds can also be hazardous to [...]
Do seasonal changes have your pet itching for relief? Spring into action with this itchy pet information from the Village Animal Hospital team. Itching is more than a nuisance Relentless scratching, chewing, and licking are disruptive behaviors that affect your pet’s comfort, health, and daily routine, and are much more than a noisy nuisance—persistent itchiness [...]
Heartworm disease is a mosquito-borne parasitic infection that affects more than a million U.S. pets. This life-threatening but preventable disease, which can be found in every state, can lead to heart failure, permanent lung damage, and sudden death in pets. Fortunately, protecting your pet is safe, convenient, and easier than ever. Use this Village Animal [...]
Pet poisonings are on the rise in the United States, as evidenced by the more than 400,000 calls to the Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Animal Poison Control Center in 2021 alone. Curious pets have an increasing opportunity for getting into something they shouldn’t. March is Pet Poison Prevention Month, and [...]
Do your eyes water when you smell your pet’s breath? If so, they likely have dental disease. Studies have demonstrated that pets are extremely susceptible to dental disease, with 80% of dogs and 70% of cats having significant disease by the time they are 3 years of age. However, do not despair! Appropriate dental care [...]
Cold winter weather can be fun for pets who enjoy the snow, but when the temperature plummets, you must take precautions to ensure your pet is safe and warm. Winter brings special hazards for pets, so our team at Village Animal Hospital offers suggestions that will help keep your pet safe all winter long. #1: [...]
Pets reach their senior years much sooner than humans, and while your pet won’t live forever, you can take steps to improve their health and increase their longevity. Our Village Animal Hospital team wants to help by offering do’s and don’ts to help add years to your pet’s life. DO schedule regular wellness screenings for [...]
