by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Apr 21, 2025 | Blog
Many of us are familiar with food allergies in humans and the range of reactions and side effects they cause. Food allergies in our pets are more limited, but it makes it easier to know they are struggling with an allergy. If your pet is itchier than usual, is having...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Apr 10, 2025 | Blog
Our pets are family, which means we want them to join in on all of our family activities, including the holidays. Easter is a time of joy and celebration, and with a bit of effort, it can be safe for your pets, too. Your friends at Union Lake Veterinary Hospital are...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Mar 14, 2025 | Blog
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is an easily spread retrovirus that is a common disease among the cat community. It can be spread through casual contact, sharing of food dishes, cross grooming, etc. Since it’s a retrovirus, it could exist silently inside a cat’s genome...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Feb 22, 2024 | Blog
Heartworm disease in dogs is a serious medical condition caused by parasitic worms known as heartworms, which can grow up to a foot in length inside a dog’s body. Once they infect a dog, they negatively affect the heart, lungs, and blood vessels of the respiratory...
by Union Lake Veterinary Hospital | Dec 6, 2023 | Blog
Christmas trees date all the way back to the Middle Ages, which means cats have been battling them since the 1400s. Something about the luscious branches, the sparkling lights, and the dangling ornaments make them truly irresistible to the felines in our lives. This...
