by Northgate Animal Hospital | Jul 29, 2015 | Dangers to Pets
If you’re like me, the most challenging aspect of going out of town is making sure that the animals you leave behind will be well cared for. My first choice, in this situation, is to have a professional pet sitter care for my menagerie, either in my home or at the pet...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Jul 10, 2015 | Dangers to Pets
Losing your pet can be a traumatic and even tragic event. Conscientious pet guardians protect their pets with collars and ID tags. Unfortunately, collars and ID tags are not foolproof and dogs and cats can still get lost. Collars can break or fall-off, leaving your...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | May 20, 2015 | Dangers to Pets
There’s a lot to be said for a vigorous walk with your dog after a heavy rainstorm. The landscape appears refreshed, the air smells great, and you and your dog get to unleash some cabin fever! As fun as it is to watch your dog splash and play in the puddles you...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Jan 8, 2015 | Dangers to Pets
Signs of oral and dental diseases in dogs and cats: – Bad breath – Loose teeth or teeth that are discolored or covered in tartar – Your pet shies away from you when you touch the mouth area – Drooling or dropping food from the mouth – Bleeding from the mouth – Loss of...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Jun 23, 2014 | Dangers to Pets
Itchy skin can be caused by many different components including but not limited to environment, food, seasonal allergies and/or ecto-parasites. It is important to realize 50 to 70% improvement is considered a successful response to treatment. The following are a few...
by Northgate Animal Hospital | Jun 23, 2014 | Dangers to Pets
As our pets get older arthritis can affect them greatly. We have multiply options to help them with this condition; it’s a balancing act of what works for your pet the best. When our pets are limping and having a hard time getting up this is pain. Continued movement...
