We know that bringing your pet to visit us can be stressful, even if it is just for routine care. By planning ahead and knowing what to expect, you can minimize anxiety for both you and your pet, and get the most out of your next visit. Before your vet...

Rats and mice are usually unwelcome guests in our homes. Some people choose to use rodenticide bait in order to get rid of these intruders, but we must remember that these are poisons and can be toxic to our family pets as well.What does rat or mouse...

Halloween is fast approaching, and Union Lake Veterinary Hospital wants to make sure that you and your pets have a wonderful and safe holiday.Please be sure to steer clear of the following Halloween pet dangers:Chocolate poisoning Ingestion of chocolate...

You know your veterinarian for the care he or she provides your pets, but do you know the veterinary technicians at our hospital? They are truly what makes the hospital tick and they are responsible for providing your pets with the compassionate, expert,...

Kitten season is upon us. Litters have been born and weaned, and once again we are seeing an influx of kittens in the shelters and up for adoption. But before you adopt, take a moment to learn what you can about the care and socialization of kittens.Kitten...

As veterinary care becomes more advanced and pets are living longer, we are finding that animals are affected by many diseases and conditions that weren’t recognized just a few decades ago. Some of these things might not have cures yet, but the veterinary...

It may not be a disease that you hear about frequently, but leptospirosis is no laughing matter. This serious bacterial infection not only affects our pets but can infect people as well. With cases on the rise, it is important to know what leptospirosis is...

Most cat owners know first-hand that cats love to scratch. While getting your cat to know where to scratch can be a challenge, training your cat to do so is not as impossible as it might seem.The following tips can help both you and your cat when it comes...

A pet’s ability and willingness to eat is a very poor indicator of oral health. In nature, animals that don’t eat well starve. So, it takes a lot for a pet to stop eating.Most people wait until there is significant disease in the mouth before doing...

In general, people don’t like to think of their pets as being senior citizens. But the veterinary community generally considers our pets to be “senior” at between 7 and 12 years of age, although this may vary with size and breed. It is important to...