Just like people, pets can experience anxiety too. It can be distressing for both the animal and the owner, but understanding the signs and knowing how to help can make a big difference. Here’s a simple guide to help you understand anxiety in pets and what you can do to support your furry friend. What [...]
Enrichment toys can help keep your pet mentally stimulated, but you don’t need to spend big bucks on interactive toys. Our Heritage Veterinary Clinic team knows that pet ownership can be expensive, so we provide steps to make your own enrichment toys for your four-legged friend. Pet enrichment importance Enrichment involves mentally and physically stimulating [...]
The holiday season is meant to be celebrated with loved ones, rather than worrying about the mischief your pet may get into. With all the hubbub surrounding the holidays, pets often get into trouble by tangling with dangerous decorations, ingesting toxic foods, or interacting with overbearing guests. Keep your four-legged friend safe, happy, and healthy [...]
Who hasn’t laughed at a fat cat trying to fit into a small box or an overweight dog attempting to go through a tiny pet door? However, overweight pets are no laughing matter. Excess weight can significantly affect your pet’s quality of life, and overweight and obese pets typically do not live as long as [...]
Veterinary emergencies are frightening and expensive, and while not all situations are avoidable, you can take steps to decrease your furry pal’s risk. Our Heritage Veterinary Clinic team is devoted to ensuring your pet lives a long and happy life, and we explain how you can help prevent five common pet emergencies. Pet emergency #1: [...]
Cats are particular about their bathroom requirements, and you may find yourself cleaning up “accidents” if your whiskered friend’s litter box is not to their liking. Our Heritage Veterinary Clinic team knows that your cat’s refusal to use their litter box can be extremely frustrating, so we offer a litter box tutorial to ensure your [...]
As summer temperatures soar, your pet’s heat safety becomes increasingly important. To help ensure your pet avoids heat-related injuries and illnesses, consider their needs. Read our Heritage Veterinary Clinic team’s five tips to learn how you can keep your pet safe and comfortable during the sweltering summer heat. #1: Keep your pet hydrated Adequate hydration [...]
Approximately 33% of dog owners say their pet is noise-averse, and the condition also affects cats. However, this condition is often dismissed or not recognized, leaving the pets to suffer in silence. Our Heritage Veterinary Clinic team wants to alleviate your pet’s fear and anxiety, so we offer information about noise aversion in pets and [...]
Your pet’s frequent head-shaking, scratching, rubbing, chewing, and licking likely wears on your nerves, but also means your pet probably is miserable. Itchiness can be caused by several underlying conditions that must first be identified and treated to alleviate any discomfort. Pruritus (i.e., the medical term for itching) can range in severity and is one [...]
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is prevalent in pets, especially senior cats and dogs, and many pets don’t exhibit signs until they are in the advanced stages. Our Heritage Veterinary Clinic team is concerned about your pet’s kidney health, and we explain why early detection of CKD is so important and what screening tests are available. [...]
