by Northgate Animal Hospital | Jan 18, 2017 | Hospital News
A better conversation with your veterinarian begins with a better understanding of veterinary terms. Here is a quick veterinary vocabulary lesson to help you communicate with your veterinarian more accurately, and better understand what is going on with your...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Jan 11, 2017 | Hospital News
Why would you take a car that is running to a mechanic? Why would you test your swimming pool chemicals? Why would you pour drain cleaner down a drain that is flowing? We have been conditioned and realize it is best to keep things working rather than repair or replace...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Jan 4, 2017 | Cats
Have you ever wondered why your veterinarian recommends getting screening lab work for your cat? If you answered yes, you are not alone. Many people question whether these screening tests are necessary. If I had to guess, most of our cat patients are also wondering...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Dec 14, 2016 | Dogs
Holidays mean changes in routine. Some people have extra free time during the holidays. Others work more during holidays than at other times of the year. Whatever a holiday means for your schedule, chances are it will represent changes in your dog’s routine, too....
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Nov 29, 2016 | Cats
During the cold winter months cats will often seek out any warm space they can find. One particularly irresistible lure seems to be the cozy confines of a warm car engine. Unfortunately, cats that seek shelter under the hoods of cars can then be injured or killed when...