Internal and external parasites can not only make your pet miserable, but can also cause serious, sometimes fatal, diseases. Read on to learn how to protect your four-legged friend from common parasitic diseases. #1: Heartworm disease Heartworm disease is transmitted when an infected mosquito bites, and heartworm larvae are injected into the pet. These larvae [...]

As a responsible pet owner, you know you should spay or neuter your pet, but do you know the best time for the procedure? The right time to spay or neuter your pet depends on many factors, including their age, weight, and breed. Our team at WesVet Animal Hospital offers information to help you decide [...]

An allergy describes a hypersensitivity to an allergen (i.e., irritant) in an organism’s environment. Like their two-legged companions, pets can suffer from allergies that cause an inflammatory response in the body that involves a complex chain of events, and leads to a variety of clinical manifestations that may be mild, severe, or life-threatening. Managing pets [...]

Brachy-what? If you’re the owner of a flat-faced, fun-loving dog or cat, you may be familiar with the term “brachycephalic,” which translates to “short-headed.” These pets are known for their unique facial conformation, which is characterized by a flat muzzle accompanied by a pushed-in nose and, often, plenty of wrinkles. These adorable pets are obviously [...]

If there is one thing pet owners dread dealing with, it’s fleas, ticks, and other creepy-crawly parasites. Not only are these pests a nuisance, but they also are uncomfortable for our pets, can spread disease, and can be a big pain to eliminate. Rather than dealing with a pet parasite problem, a better solution is [...]

Dogs are fascinating creatures. From their keen sense of smell, to their physical capabilities, to their incredible intelligence, it’s no wonder why we want to spend our lives with them. And, while it’s easy to love dogs, it’s also intriguing to learn how different they can be based on their breed. Here are 10 fun [...]

Home is generally where we feel safest—and so do our pets. But, many everyday items can pose harmful—potentially deadly—threats to dogs and cats. Every year, national pet poison control services, including the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and the Pet Poison Helpline, receive countless calls about accidental ingestion and exposure to household toxins. Thanks to [...]

Scratching is a necessary and beneficial behavior for cats—but, when your new leather sofa becomes their designated scratching post, stopping this natural feline pastime can be a challenge. Through the years, frustrated cat owners have resorted to declaw surgery to resolve their cat’s shredding sprees, but this procedure is not without its own consequences, and [...]

February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and there’s no better way to show your pet some love than by maintaining their dental health. While your pet’s teeth are probably not high on the list of health conditions you worry about, they should be—most pets older than 3 years of age have some degree of [...]