Preventing Dog Behavioral Issues
Preventing or managing your dog’s destructive or unpleasant behavior requires understanding what triggers your pet to engage in these behaviors to begin with. Dogs will adopt certain behaviors due to boredom, malnutrition, injury, illness, and other factors. The following tips can help you understand where negative behaviors originate and how to prevent or reverse them. […]
The Importance of Senior Pet Veterinary Care
The signs of aging in pets may be hard to accept as your furry companion gets older, but recognizing these signs is an essential step in helping your best friend age with grace. While old age won’t harm your pet, the risk of illness heightens as your pet gets older and their immune system weakens. […]
Keep Your Pet’s Tummy Full and Healthy This Holiday Season
Sharing food with your pet during the busy holiday season is inevitable. The delicious aroma of turkey baking in the oven or fresh pumpkin pie is sure to have your furry friend begging at your feet. While sharing is caring, be sure to avoid sharing specific holiday foods that are harmful to your four-legged family […]
Top 10 Dental Problems in Cats and Dogs: Worn Teeth
Pets spend most of their lives chewing on things, and their teeth can show wear and tear over time. Worn teeth can be caused by teeth on teeth contact (from malocclusion) or excessive and long-term chewing on objects like hard bones, rocks, tennis balls, etc. The pulp or root canal contains cells that give rise […]
The Shocking Dangers of Heatstroke
Summer is here – As you get ready to enjoy the warm weather during outdoor activities and road trips with your pup, keep in mind that heatstroke can occur in pets (just like us) especially in hot, humid, and unventilated areas. Be aware that temperatures inside your car are alarmingly higher than outdoor temps. Tips for Heatstroke Prevention Never leave your pet […]
August is Itchy Pet Awareness Month
Did you know? Itching is the number one reason for veterinary visits by dogs. Itchy Pet Awareness Month aims to promote pet skin health and make sure your pet gets the itch relief they need. Itch is a medical condition that can cause serious complications and get in the way of the fun your pet […]
Advice From Freeland Animal Hospital on How To Prepare Your Pet for the Holidays
Think Twice About Table Scraps The holidays are right around the corner and while sneaking your pet table scraps or letting them clean the dishes may seem harmless, many holiday foods can actually be harmful to pets. Keep your pet safe and be sure to keep them away from these foods: Fatty Ham and Pork Products Turkey […]
Heatstroke in Dogs: Prevention, Signs, and Treatment
Summer means fun camping trips, nighttime bonfires, and BBQs with friends and family. Summer also means the temperatures are rising. Avoiding extreme heat is critical for your pet’s well-being. Something like a fresh haircut is not only stylish but can help keep your dog more comfortable in warm temperatures. Your pet’s paws are another crucial […]
Never Run Out of Pet Food Again
We’ve partnered with Vetsource to provide you with authentic, quality nutrition, and medication to help you keep your pet healthy and happy! Have you ever gone to feed your cat or dog and discovered that they’re completely out of their food? Never again! When you shop for your pet’s food and medication on Vetsource, you can have […]
What Does It Mean To Be AAHA Accredited?
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is the standard for veterinary excellence. Veterinary clinics that go through the rigorous accreditation process to become AAHA certified, are evaluated on approximately 900 standards of veterinary care. Hospitals that achieve AAHA certification are recognized as some of the best in the industry. AAHA certification helps the hospitals better serve their communities by […]