It can be frustrating to watch dogs licking and chewing on their paws and legs, wreaking havoc on their skin and fur. We wonder why they do it and what to do about it. The team at Union Lake Veterinary Hospital provides you with insight into what’s going on and how to...
If your cat starts regularly chewing on fabric, is that a normal cat behavior? What about sudden aggression? We’re often asked about what behavior is normal vs abnormal cat behavior. Cats are curious creatures with many unique and sometimes unusual behaviors. This is...
If you are in a multicat household, you may have sometimes wondered, “are my cats playing or fighting?” It’s wonderful to see your kitties playing together and keeping each other company and cats will often mock-fight and wrestle. But if your cats’ playtime suddenly...
Dogs (and cats) are notorious for getting into many things they shouldn’t, and yes, eating them. So, it isn’t a surprise to know that a dog swallowing something they shouldn’t rank highly in veterinary emergencies. Dogs are natural scavengers and this instinct can...
How to stop your dog from humping. You know that embarrassment–your dog is attempting to hump a dog, a leg or object in public. There are multiple reasons why dogs exhibit humping behavior and some may surprise you (as outlined in our earlier blog post). Even...
Most of us adore cozying up on the couch and watching a good series or movie on Netflix. Throughout the pandemic, this was a universal pastime. But what makes a movie even better is when the subject is one of our very favorites…animals! From domestic pets to...
