Category: Pet Health

I’m sure at some point, all pet owners and even non pet owners have been affected by the tick population. May is Lyme Disease Prevention Month. With pets being outside a lot, and being in the south, our pets are very susceptible to tick borne illness, one of which is Lyme Disease. Lyme Disease can… Read More

Thanksgiving is just two weeks away. Can you believe we are so close to the end of 2019? Where did this year go? As we are entering possibly the busiest season for most people, I want to leave you with a few reminders to make sure you keep your pets safe this Thanksgiving. Picture this:… Read More

Hello August! Some of our favorite things begin in August, things such as football and cooler weather. August is also National Immunization Month. There’s a lot of hype surrounding immunizations in our children. Although we aren’t going to weigh in on that topic, immunizations in pets are important and should be taken seriously. Immunizations help… Read More

May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month. It’s important to know how common it is, what to look for, and how to proceed if you think your pet may have cancer. Cancer in pets is more common than one might think, and with advances in veterinary medicine, treatment and survival is more possible than ever before…. Read More

April is Heartworm Awareness Month. Many people don’t do any type of heartworm prevention, and it is so important for your pet’s overall health. How Heartworms Affect Cats and Dogs Differently According to the National Heartworm Society, dogs are natural hosts for heartworms. This means that in dogs, heartworms can mature into adults, mate, and… Read More