Is My Pet at Risk for Diabetes?   November is National Pet Diabetes Month, and with an estimated one in 300 dogs and one in 200 cats developing the disease during their lifetime, it’s important for pet owners to recognize the risk factors and signs.    What...

4 Guidelines for Caring for Your Senior Pet   The worst part about pet ownership is that our beloved cats and dogs never live long enough. As their golden years draw near, it’s time to think about how you can best preserve their health and maintain their quality...

Halloween is a fun night full of treats, but be sure you keep your pets away from them. If you keep in mind that the candy bowl is solely for trick-or-treaters and not for your furry friend, you can both have a fun, safe October 31. When celebrating the spookiest...

Are you planning on adopting a new furry friend? Make sure you are prepared for your new arrival by following these three tips.    #1 Have All Your Pet Supplies Ready To Go Food, water, and a safe place to call their own should be the first thing your new pet...

If disaster happens to strike, make sure you have prepared a plan for your furry friend by following these three tips.   #1: Know where you can take your pet Never leave your pet behind during an evacuation. If the environment is unsafe for you, it is dangerous...

Pet vaccinations are important no matter how healthy you think your furry friend is. We answer the most common questions you may have about the importance of vaccines, and how critical they are to your pet’s health.   How do vaccines protect my pet? Your pet’s...

Spring and summer are the prime allergy seasons for both you and your furry friend. But, you may notice that you and your pet do not experience the same symptoms. While the mechanism for allergies is the same—the body’s immune system overreacts to a normal substance...

The unthinkable happens—your four-legged friend happens to chase one too many balls on a burning hot summer day and collapses. Seemingly good one moment, your furry companion appears to overheat in the blink of an eye. Quickly and safely lower your pet’s body...

The 4th of July may be all fun and fireworks for you, but your beloved companion may fear it. With explosions going off overhead, sizzling hot weather, and fire and gastrointestinal hazards around food, your furry pal can encounter many dangers. Turn your July 4th...

While you typically show your pet how much you love them with treats, break out of the mold and try something different. There are so many more ways to show your four-legged friend that they mean the world to you. Here are five ways the Academy Animal Hospital team...