Allergies in cats and dogs can be a confusing topic for many pet owners, since allergies in pets are an ever-changing condition. To make matters worse, a great deal of misinformation is floating around, so determining what’s true and what’s a myth can be tough. Rather than weeding through false information and potentially harmful advice, [...]
Do you know if cats can get heartworm disease? Or, if your neighbor’s infected dog can infect your own dog? Our Tidmore Veterinary Hospital team answers these questions and more as we separate heartworm disease and prevention facts from fiction. Fact or fiction?: Heartworm disease is contagious Fiction: Heartworm disease cannot be spread by direct [...]
Few things are as exciting as bringing home a new puppy. From choosing the perfect name, to enjoying the constant cuddles, and looking forward to lifelong companionship, what’s not to love? Raising a puppy surely brings amazing rewards and the path through puppyhood—and all of its ups and downs—is 100% worth it. To ensure your [...]
February is our favorite month, but not because we celebrate our love for our pets on Valentine’s day. February is also National Pet Dental Health Month—a month dedicated to educating pet owners about the importance of maintaining their pets’ oral health. While you may think your pet’s dental health is up to par—after all, they [...]
Your heart sinks when you smell the familiar cat urine scent as soon as you enter a room. Whether your feline friend has urinated on the carpet or marked your favorite blanket, you wonder why they would pee outside their box. Are they sick? Mad at you? While a medical issue may be to blame, [...]
While puppies and kittens are known for their penchant for mischief, senior pets can also find themselves in dangerous situations, especially during hectic holiday seasons. Whether they’re suffering from cognitive dysfunction, organ disease, or stress caused by an over-the-top celebration, your older pet needs extra care to remain safe and happy during holidays. Cater to [...]
With Halloween rapidly approaching to kick off the holiday season, we all know what’s coming—the dreaded holiday weight gain. Pets, like people, are prone to packing on a few extra pounds over the holidays when an abundance of mouth-watering goodies spill from dishes and tables. Again, like people, pets can quickly develop weight-related health issues [...]
While no pet owner wants to envision their pet in discomfort, pain is an unfortunate reality for pets and humans alike. And, since dogs and cats are stoic creatures, quantifying pain in pets can be difficult, but by understanding some of the common conditions in pets and how they cause pain, pet owners can be [...]
We all know that veterinary care is essential for the global well-being of our pets. After all, we know we need to see our doctors periodically for preventive care, so why expect anything different for our pets? Actually, since our furry friends age more quickly, they typically require more frequent care than we do. If [...]
It’s a morning like any other. You open your eyes, and Toby, your Irish setter, is lying right next to you, with his tail wagging. “Happy Birthday, Toby!” You don’t know exactly when Toby was born, but when you adopted him four years ago, you made his adoption date his new birthday. “It’s all about [...]