For pet owners, summertime is all about having fun in the sun with their dogs. When the sun is out and the weather is warmer, however, it’s important to make sure your dogs have what they need to stay hydrated and cool in order to avoid heatstroke.
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6 Ways Windy Weather Can Affect Your Pet
When it snows or rains or gets hot outside, you might think to bring your pet inside, out of the weather, and into the safety of your home. But have you ever wondered how windy weather might affect your pet?
Canine Fitness: 6 Reasons Your Dog Needs to Exercise
Exercise is good for everyone, but it is especially important for dogs who are naturally active. All dogs can benefit from getting daily exercise at a level that’s appropriate for their age, breed, and fitness abilities.
Look Out for These Common Orthopedic Problems in Dogs
Orthopedic problems are medical problems in dogs that directly affect the musculoskeletal system including the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Orthopedic problems can range from mild to severe and cause pain and discomfort, limit mobility, and lead to additional injuries and health problems.
Should I Have My Pet Spayed or Neutered?
Whether you have recently adopted a puppy or kitten or have an adult pet with a reproductive system that is still intact, we encourage you to seriously consider electing spay or neuter surgery. These surgical procedures offer many benefits to pets and to the greater community.
Does My Dog Need to See a Veterinary Cardiologist?
As you know, the heart is one of the most vital of the body’s vital organs, and the same is true when it comes to our pet’s hearts, too. For this reason, any health issues involving the heart need to be taken seriously and treated with the utmost attention to detail.
Holiday Treats to Keep Away From Your Pet
While you enjoy all the festivities, take some special precautions to keep your pets safe around the following holiday treats that could be dangerous for them.
The Very Best Reasons to Adopt a Senior Pet
We think that every month of the year should celebrate adopting older animals because there are so many good reasons to adopt a senior pet that we could only fit the very best in this blog post.
Is My Pet Overweight? What Do I Do About It?
Jokes about overweight pets can be found everywhere online, but obesity in pets really is not something to laugh about. All pets are cute, but overweight pets should not be considered especially cute because they are actually at risk for developing several weight-related health problems.
Service Dogs and their Owners: Awareness, Etiquette, and Things to Know
At Sage Creek Animal Hospital, we like to honor the month by spreading awareness about service dogs to help more people understand what service dogs are and what the proper etiquette is when you encounter one while you’re out and about.