Are you seeing behavior changes in your dog due to separation anxiety now that your family is going back to work or school? The team at Union Lake Veterinary Hospital is hearing reports of an increase in destructive behaviors and other problems during/post COVID-19...
When it comes to your dog’s complete health, the quality of their dental care is key to so many aspects of their wellness. Without good care, your dog can develop periodontal disease and lose teeth. They can develop systemic diseases that tie back to lack of dental...
Spaying or neutering your dog, puppy, cat or kitten is a part of responsible pet ownership. Millions of animals are euthanized in crowded shelters each year and many more suffer as strays. Pet overpopulation is a big problem in the United States and can only change...
If you’re like most of us, eating became more of a pastime than a necessity during the pandemic shut-down. Staying at home, whiling away the hours, often included snacks, snacks, and did we say snacks? With the whole family stuck indoors, we’re betting that the family...
Kaboom! Crackle! Clap! Sizzle! The sounds of summer are oftentimes ones of celebration and the coming of rain. Noise anxiety in pets means that the sounds of summer that exhilarate us–fireworks, thunderstorms–can be terrifying for our fur friends. Many...
With all of the talk about viruses these days, many pet owners wonder can dogs get flu? Current studies show that dogs and cats do not transmit COVID-19, but pets can get colds and flu. These bugs are generally mild or moderate. Some can become life-threatening when...
