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Take Him for Exams Wellness exams are one of the most important preventive steps you can take to help ensure your pet’s continued good health. The American Animal Hospital Association recommends that older pets, or pets in the last 25 percent of their expected lifespans, be examined every six months. Regular wellness checks can help with early detection of diseases and other potential health problems. Routine dental exams and cleanings should also be included in your pet’s preventive regimen. These cleanings are essential for preventing plaque and tartar on teeth, which can spread bacteria throughout the rest of the body…

What Should I Know About Warmer Temperatures and Heatstroke? Cats that don’t go outside are protected from many warm weather hazards, but only if the temperature inside the home remains within a healthy range. In an effort to reduce energy usage and costs, some pet owners shut off fans and air conditioning when they leave the house in the morning and turn them on when they return later in the day. However, when temperatures outside reach dangerous levels, temperatures inside the house can, too. Being shut inside a hot house can be dangerous for your cat. Like dogs, cats rely…

To help you get a better understanding of the condition and make more informed decisions about your dog’s health, we’re debunking five common misconceptions about Heartworm disease: 1. Heartworm prevention isn’t necessary year-round. Heartworms are spread to dogs through the bite of an infected mosquito. So if it’s the middle of winter, or you live in a dry climate with few or any mosquitoes, the logical conclusion might be that if there aren’t any mosquitoes around, dogs can’t get Heartworm disease. Plus, it can be hard to predict when mosquito season will start and stop for your region. For this…