Why Your Veterinarian Takes Your Pet to the “Back” for Treatment: an article by Troy Animal Hospital
The veterinarian has been in to see your pet. They’ve examined him or her, listened to your questions and answered them, and it’s now time for your pet to receive its vaccinations or perhaps have some blood drawn for testing….
Canine Parvovirus, or Parvo as it is commonly called, is a serious gastrointestinal disease in dogs and one that we never like to see in the hospital due to its severity. While Parvo is most commonly seen in puppies, any…
Your Cat and Why it Needs a Scratching Post
There are several things you should have when you get a cat. Most people are familiar with the most common ones: food, bowls, kitty litter and a litter box. One other item you might not think of though is something…
You’ve been to the vet and your cat has been checked out and sent home with medication that you need to give several times a day. Now the question is, how do you get this medicine into your cat? The…
You Have a Cat Carrier, Now What?
So you’ve picked out the perfect carrier for your cat. Now you just need to convince your feline friend of that. There are several different ways to accustom your cat to her new carrier. If the only time your cat…
Picking a Carrier for Your Cat
While most dogs wear a collar that we can snap a lead on and head out the door, things are a little different with cats. Cats can learn how to walk on a leash, but it wouldn’t be the best…
A new year has started and many people are making their resolutions for the coming year. On many people’s list will be getting in shape and losing weight. If our pets could make New Year resolutions, this would be on…
Winter is here with a vengeance, there’s snow on the ground and temperatures are quite cold. While most of our pets live cozy and comfortable in our homes, not all animals are so fortunate. If you have stray or feral…
How to Avoid an Emergency Trip to the Vet on Christmas
Many of us will have family and friends over to help us celebrate Christmas. Most pets are excited to have more people over to adore and pet them. There are some precautions you should take when having a large gathering…
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Many people will be pulling out their cameras as the holidays approach to capture images of loved ones, and for animal lovers, that includes their pets. Our pets are often not quite as enthusiastic about having their picture taken as…