Are you already thinking about holiday gifts for your pet? Pets are not picky, and they are sure to appreciate a cozy new bed, food puzzle, or squeaky toy—any gift at all. Well, almost any. Unfortunately the holidays also bring potentially harmful food, decorations, and new situations that can be gifts your pet would rather [...]
According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention’s 2018 survey, 55.8% of dogs and 59.5% of cats are clinically overweight or obese. These percentages have risen since 2010, when added pounds or obesity affected 43% of dogs and 53% of cats, making extra weight in pets a growing problem. With the currently available weight-loss tools [...]
Is your cat refusing to use their litter box? Inappropriate urination is an extremely frustrating problem for cat owners, and determining the underlying problem is important to stop this unwanted behavior. Our Wellness Animal Hospital team wants to help—we explain reasons why cats pee outside their litter box and ways to address these issues. #1: [...]
Back-to-school means a lot of new things for kids and pets—new wake-up times, new meal schedules, and new daily routines. All these changes can be especially hard on pets. Wellness Animal Hospital offers tips to allay your pet’s anxiety and prepare them for a successful school year. #1: Prepare your pet before school starts Think [...]
Florida’s hot summers are great for beach trips and barbecues, but before you start making plans, take steps to ensure your pet doesn’t overheat. Heatstroke is considered a veterinary emergency, and can cause serious health issues for your pet. When your pet’s temperature rises above the normal range of 101 to 102.5 degrees in response [...]
Whether you are making a move, traveling for work, or taking a much needed vacation, you may need to take your pet. However, proper planning is essential to ensure that traveling with your pet is enjoyable. Our team at Wellness Animal Hospital wants to provide tips to ensure the experience is successful for you and [...]
Allergy season can be incredibly frustrating for people and their pets. Allergy sufferers often cannot wait for the pollen count to drop so they can find relief from their itchy, watery eyes and runny nose. Many pets are similarly uncomfortable, but although they can also experience seasonal allergy flares, they typically suffer in different ways. [...]
Pet owners experience many physical and mental health benefits from their pet—one of many reasons you want your pet to thrive and live a long life. Our team at Wellness Animal Hospital wants to help by providing simple steps to contribute to your pet’s longevity. #1: Spay or neuter your pet Spaying or neutering your [...]
That one annoying mosquito can cause more than an itchy bite. These pests transmit heartworm disease to pets, and while many pet owners provide heartworm prevention only in the summer months, these parasites can be problematic all year long. Our team at Wellness Animal Hospital wants to provide information about heartworm disease, and how you [...]
Providing appropriate dental care for your pet is important to their overall health and wellbeing. Neglecting their oral health can cause periodontal disease, which can lead to significant health issues for your pet. Our team at Wellness Animal Hospital offers tips to protect your pet’s dental health. #1: Know dental disease signs in pets When [...]