Top 10 Dental Problems In Cats And Dogs: Discolored Teeth
#8 Discolored Teeth Teeth are comprised of four major components – Enamel, Dentin, Cementum, and Pulp, which you will learn about over the next few weeks. Discolored teeth indicate the tooth or teeth have been involved in blunt trauma such as, being hit by a car, running into a wall or excessive chewing on hard […]
Tips For Keeping Your Pet Healthy
As pet owners, we all want our pets to live long and healthy lives. Owners can ensure that their pets stay healthy by implementing preventative measures into their daily routines. According to the AVMA, the cost of prevention is often a fraction of the cost of treating disease or a problem once it has become more […]
Ticks: Tips To Keep The Ticks Away
Tick season is upon us and if you live in an area where ticks are abundant, you may want to take extra measures to keep your pet tick-free! Pets can contract a number of diseases from a single tick bite such as Lyme Disease, American Canine Hepatozoonosis, Cytauxzoonosis, Tick Paralysis and more! A few symptoms […]
6 Benefits Of Spaying Or Neutering Your Pet
February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month! You may have heard that spaying or neutering your pet has benefits; But what are those benefits? From health and behavioral to even being more cost effective in the long term, here are 6 benefits of Spaying or Neutering your cat or dog! 1. Spaying your female pet […]
August 15th Is Check The Chip Day! Request An Appointment And Get Your Pet Microchipped!
What is ‘Check The Chip Day‘ you ask? August 15th is a day to raise awareness with pet owners to register and update their pet’s microchip. Though many Americans have their pets microchipped, only about 60% are registered or have their information updated in the microchip registry. Did you know that microchipped dogs are more than twice as likely to be […]
Be Heartworm Free! Protect Your Pet Today
Heartworm disease is a deadly disease caused by a long, thin parasitic worm that lives in the cardiovascular system of infected cats and dogs. The disease is transmitted by mosquitoes that bite a dog or cat with Heartworm disease and then passes it on to another dog or cat. The tiny worms in the infected dog or […]
Check The Chip: Get Your Pet Microchipped At Animal Hospital Of Conroe
August 15th is Check the Chip Day. Is your pet Microchipped? Is their microchip up to date? Microchipping is a permanent form of identification that could help reunite you and your pet if they were to ever get lost. Only about 22% of lost dogs and less than 2% of lost cats that enter an animal […]
Facts & Stats About Your Pet’s Diet
There are many types of diets for cats and dogs. Dietary needs can differ from pet to pet, depending on whether your cat or dog is highly active or more sedentary, or if your pet is young, middle-aged, or a senior. Here are some surprising facts about cat and dog diets: 8 out of 10 shoppers […]
Heartworm Disease: What You Need To Know
What is heartworm disease? This disease is caused by worms that live in a pet’s heart and blood vessels of the lungs. Though it primarily affects the heart and lungs, it can also affect the kidney, liver, eyes, and the central nervous system. How does my pet get heartworm disease? Heartworm disease is not spread […]
Heatstroke In Dogs: Prevention, Signs, And Treatment
Summer means fun camping trips, nighttime bonfires, and BBQs with friends and family. Summer also means the temperatures are rising. Avoiding extreme heat is critical for your pet’s well-being. Something like a fresh haircut is not only stylish but can help keep your dog more comfortable in warm temperatures. Your pet’s paws are another crucial […]