Your pet's eyes are complex organs with many specialized structures that work together to enable vision. Although pets can live happily without sight, eye conditions can cause your pet to suffer pain or discomfort. Understanding common pet eye conditions and their associated signs and symptoms can help ensure prompt treatment to resolve the discomfort. The [...]

Skin conditions are prevalent among cats and dogs, often causing discomfort, irritation, and sometimes hair loss and infection. Dermatological issues are one of the chief reasons pet owners bring their furry friends in for veterinary visits. Our Wellness Animal Hospital team explains the common types of pet skin conditions, signs, and treatments that can help [...]

As pet owners, we know that keeping our furry friends safe during the sweltering summer months is important. While the basics, such as providing plenty of water and shade, will always be crucial, additional unique and creative ways can help your pet stay cool and comfortable. Our Wellness Animal Hospital team shares some beyond-the-basics heat [...]

Feline viral diseases pose significant health risks to our feline companions. Viruses are some of the top reasons cats visit our Wellness Animal Hospital team and can cause symptoms that range from harmless sniffling and sneezing, to life-threatening immune suppression. Understanding viral diseases and their prevention or management is essential for every cat owner. We [...]

If your pet has allergies, they likely are scratching their skin and biting their paws more than usual, creating redness, hot spots, and other skin disorders. While there is no cure for allergies, our Wellness Animal Hospital team can treat your pet and manage their discomfort. Pet owners need to understand what causes pet allergies [...]

Your pet's health and happiness are in your hands, and their nutrition significantly affects their well-being. Considering the innumerable pet food options available, choosing the right diet for your pet can be overwhelming. However, understanding pet food labels can help make the decision easier. Our Wellness Animal Hospital team explains pet food labels’ components so [...]

When considering pet dangers, do you think of cars, aggressive animals, and infectious diseases? You wouldn't be wrong. However, one particular pet danger many pet owners overlook is human medications. Many medications intended for people can be highly toxic to pets and are a common pet poisoning cause each year. Learn how to protect your [...]

Like people, cats face many health challenges, and dental problems are no exception. While people commonly grapple with tooth decay, cats experience tooth resorption, a distinct feline dental issue. This condition gives rise to painful lesions akin to cavities, weakening an affected cat's teeth over time. Because our Willow Wood Animal Hospital team considers oral [...]

If your pet becomes seriously ill or injured, would you have to limit their care because of your financial situation? According to a Synchrony study, one in four pet owners would be stressed by an unexpected veterinary expense of $250 or less, as they would have difficulty with the finances. With pet care costs on [...]