When it comes to bugs, every animal owner can tell you they’re the worst part of summer! From biting flies to horse flies, mosquitoes, ticks, and more the general consensus is that they’re a nuisance at best, and an outright danger due to the diseases they can carry at worst. Even more so, due to […]
Summer is here and it’s great to get outside, enjoy some sunshine, and time in the great outdoors, and the same goes for our pets. It seems like after such a long winter and rainy year, there’s no such thing as too much sunshine – though that’s not entirely true. Here are some tips on […]
Everyone knows the dog days of summer are finally upon us, and that means we need to mind our furry friends and their sensitivity to hot temperatures. As the mercury rises (with a heat wave about to set in), beat the heat with these summer pet safety tips! Here’s a great infographic by the School […]
“Is my dog overweight?” is a common question we hear at the animal hospital this time of year. When winter sets in, between the chaos of the holidays and the cold weather we experience, we frequently see pooches pack on the pounds. Things like going for hikes, long walks, and outdoor games of fetch become […]
Almost everyone that’s owned pets has heard the saying, “it’s all fun and games until someone ends up in a cone.” And just about every pet owner dreads the Elizabethan collar. They can be uncomfortable, make it difficult for pets to get around, and more. And when it comes to cats, that can be even harder […]
The temperatures are brutally cold throughout most of the East Coast right now, with the mercury dropping even lower after today’s storm blows through the Northeast. Keeping your horse hydrated in winter is important, and with even colder weather on the way, we wanted to share some more information on how to ensure your horse […]