by Northgate Animal Hospital | Nov 23, 2016 | Dogs
Despite the popular misconception, fur alone is not enough to protect dogs from the elements. The fact is that, much like people, dogs have varying degrees of tolerance when it comes to temperature extremes. Even the hardiest breeds are susceptible to hypothermia and...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Nov 16, 2016 | Dogs
With the holidays coming up, your home is likely to be experiencing more activity and guests. Depending on your dog’s personality and habits, this can be a difficult time for both your dog and your family. Planning ahead and doing some simple training with your dog...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Nov 8, 2016 | Cats
Cats are so darned adept at hiding their medical issues, often until they are too advanced to be readily fixable. This underscores the importance of a thorough physical examination at least once a year for young and middle aged kitties and twice yearly for seniors. In...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Nov 2, 2016 | Hospital News
We hope everyone had a great Halloween! Now the holiday season is upon us! This month we will discuss some advice to keep your companion safe around Thanksgiving. Food This time of year, one of the most common dangers is of course food. Fatty table scraps like gravy,...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Oct 26, 2016 | Dogs
Once upon a time, you probably had a puppy that was as self-motivated as any human three year old— happily running in circles for no particular reason at all. And maybe at some point, as your dog aged, you were secretly (or maybe not so secretly) happy to see a bit of...
