Heartworm. The word itself does not sound good, which is appropriate, because although heartworm disease is common, it can be fatal if left untreated. The best way to avoid heartworms is to understand the disease, burst the common misconceptions that surround the illness, and to protect your pet. Here are some questions and answers to [...]
The heat is on and, consequently, our pets are at risk for heat-related injuries. As the temperatures rise, pet owners must be mindful of the situations that put pets at risk and ways to minimize those risks. Stay informed and read on for some important facts you should know this summer. Know the facts about [...]
Inside your home, garage, and garden are a plethora of potential hazards and toxins that could prove extremely dangerous to your pet. Read on for some important facts to consider regarding home and garden toxins. Fact #1: Human medications are the most commonly reported pet poison According to the American Society for the Prevention of [...]
As every pet owner knows, the lives of cats and dogs are too short. However, a preventive medicine regimen can help our beloved companions live long and healthy lives. Like people, pets benefit from routine physical exams, wellness testing, and other forms of preventive medicine. The days of stepping foot inside a veterinary clinic only [...]
Barking, scratching, digging, inappropriate elimination—behavioral issues are one of the driving reasons pets are surrendered to animal shelters. Many of these pet behaviors are normal, but we humans don’t appreciate our dog alerting us to a squirrel’s every movement, or a cat practicing nail care on our new leather sofa. To peacefully live together, we [...]
Allergens may never completely die off here in Alabama—they just change a little with the seasons. That means our pets can feel the itch of allergy symptoms year-round. Allergens are divided into four main groups: contact, environmental, food, and flea. Some pets suffer from all four, so it can be tricky to pinpoint their specific [...]
Packed full of merriment, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. But, nothing spoils the festivities quite like a trip to an emergency veterinarian for a catastrophe that could have been easily prevented. With all the stress of planning holiday gatherings and extra decorations, guests, food, and treats upsetting the routine in [...]
Here in Northport, we enjoy temperatures that rarely drop below freezing. But in exchange, we have to deal with parasites that can live and spread disease all year long. Since fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes flourish in our warm weather, year-round protection is critical to keeping pets healthy and parasite-free. Why is it important to prevent [...]
How would you like to have yearly vaccines and exam, a year's worth of heart worm preventative and flea protection? We are accepting donations for the month of December to Callie’s Place, a non profit pet rescue here in Tuscaloosa. They take in unwanted pets and ones that have been deemed un adoptable due to [...]
aving trouble seeing the images? to read in your browser. Pet Times July 2016 In this issue we: discuss Pet Fire Safety Day explore summer heat dangers celebrate Independence Day Tidmore Veterinary Hospital 2914 Lurleen B. Wallace Blvd Northport, AL 35476 (205) 339-5555 Pet Fire Safety Day July 15 has been designated as National Pet Fire [...]