The holiday season is here, and while the bearded guy with all the toys is checking his naughty or nice list, you should be checking your pet safety list. As you get busy decking the halls and preparing for various festivities, remember to consider the season from your pet’s point of view. The holidays pose [...]
Pancreatitis is a prevalent and serious disease that affects cats and dogs, especially around the holidays. Unfortunately, many pet owners are unaware that they may unknowingly be increasing their pet’s risk. Our Milford Animal Hospital team shares seven facts pet owners need to know about this aggressive, painful, and potentially fatal inflammatory condition. #1: Pancreatitis [...]
No one wants to refuse their four-legged friend’s pleading eyes, but overindulging your furry pal with treats can lead to devastating consequences. Our Milford Animal Hospital team advocates keeping your pet healthy and prolonging their life by maintaining their ideal weight, and we debunk some common myths about your pet’s weight. Myth #1: My pet [...]
Is your once ravenous pup suddenly turning up their nose to their kibble? Has your cat packed on some extra pounds without explanation? Sudden changes in your pet’s eating and drinking habits can be concerning and can be caused by a variety of factors. Our Milford Animal Hospital team shares four common questions pet owners [...]
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. —Benjamin Franklin You’re likely familiar with this popular saying, and you may have said it yourself when trying to convince your kids to go to sleep and wake up at a decent hour. Our Milford Animal Hospital team has tweaked this [...]
Many pets enjoy sunbathing and exercising in warm weather, but excessive heat can quickly become deadly. Humans can efficiently cool their bodies through sweating, so long as they remain adequately hydrated. Dogs primarily use panting to cool down, but this is no longer efficient when humidity rises or high temperatures do not allow adequate evaporation. [...]
You may look forward to July Fourth festivities, such as backyard barbecues, pool parties, and fireworks, but this patriotic holiday can be perilous for pets. Our Milford Animal Hospital team shares six common July Fourth pet hazards and tips to help keep your pet safe and stress-free. #1: Fireworks and pets You may dread the [...]
Itchiness frequently plagues pets and their owners, and myths abound about the condition. Our Milford Animal Hospital team wants you to be well-informed about pets who scratch excessively, so we are providing the truth behind the common misconceptions. #1: My pet’s itchiness is likely caused by a food allergy Food allergies are uncommon in pets, [...]
Parasitic worms cause heartworm disease—a potentially fatal but preventable infection. Heartworm disease causes lasting damage to an infected pet’s heart, lungs, and arteries, and can negatively impact their health and quality of life long after the parasites are gone. Fortunately, heartworm prevention is effective and can safeguard your pet from this potentially deadly condition. Learn [...]
Although you can likely identify some common household toxins, you may be unaware of the many toxins that can cause your pet a life-threatening illness. March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month, and while you may assume your pet is always safe in your home, this outlook impedes your poison prevention game. To help you [...]