by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | May 3, 2021 | Blog
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...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Dec 31, 2020 | Blog
Hack! Snort! Honk! If your dog suddenly starts coughing or is generally feeling under the weather, it could be a sign of a contagious illness. Dogs, like humans, experience colds and flus that they pick up from other dogs in their peer circle. Canine cough, often...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Dec 8, 2020 | Blog
The holidays see a rise in pancreatitis in dogs. Most dogs get the occasional bout of tummy trouble, because they eat just about anything and everything they can get their mouths on. Unfortunately, this desire to eat things they shouldn’t can lead dogs to eating...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Oct 6, 2020 | Blog
One of the primary questions we get from dog owners at Union Lake Veterinary Hospital is why their dog sheds so much. This is probably followed up by, “how do I stop it?” If your living room has become the Wild West with hair tumbleweeds taking over, we get it. Dogs...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Jun 23, 2020 | Blog
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...
