Animal Emergency Hospital Veterinary Blog

Heartworm Prevention for Dogs Infected animals with heartworms develop heartworm disease, a potentially fatal infection. Heartworms are a type of roundworm that live in the heart, lungs, and other blood vessels. Even though heartworm infection is treatable, it can...

Five Household Toxins to Look Out For With National Animal Poison Prevention Week coming up from March 19 to 25, our team is here to inform you about the most common household items that can be toxic for your furry friends. #1: Medications Animal poison control...

Ensuring Your Dog's Safety on Walks: An Essential Guide Let's make March 30th a wonderful day by celebrating Take a Walk in the Park Day with your pup! But remember to be mindful of potential issues that can spoil an otherwise perfect adventure. Keep watch for the...

Is My Pet’s Limp Serious? When your pet suddenly develops a limp, you may wonder whether it is a problem that requires urgent care or an issue that can be managed at home with rest. Let’s run through the list of the most common reasons pets limp and when a limp turns...

5 Common Pet Dental Emergencies If you’ve ever known the agony of a toothache, you know how critical it was to receive emergency treatment and pain relief. While your furry pal may not complain like people do when they are in pain, they also can suffer from pet dental...

4 Things You Should Know About Canine Influenza Cough, cough, cough. Hearing your pooch sound like they’re hacking up a lung not long after you had the flu may make you wonder if they contracted your illness. While your dog certainly can become sick with a respiratory...

How Much Daily Exercise Your Pet Requires While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies. Follow the guidelines below to create a general exercise plan, and take into account your pet’s age, breed, and health for a personalized...

Behavioral Issues: Senior Pets As your beloved pet ages, unfortunately, they may experience a variety of health issues that can result in behavioral problems. Even though it's difficult to see them going through this, if you remain aware and vigilant you'll be able to...

Common Holiday Pet Hazards As the calendar year wraps up and festivities still abound, it's prime time for your furry friend to get into trouble. As such, make sure you stay vigilant of potential pet hazards this holiday season! #1: Delicious food is dangerous for...

How to Make a Thanksgiving Plate for Your Pet An overloaded table filled with your favorite dishes is one of Thanksgiving’s highlights. While you are drooling over a heaping plate, so is your pet. However, many popular Thanksgiving foods are dangerous for pets. Let...