Cats are naturally finicky animals and may boycott unfamiliar tastes, smells, or textures, which means that convincing them to drink more water is often a challenge, despite the benefits. Hydration is key to overall health and may help prevent kidney, urinary, or gastrointestinal (GI) conditions in cats. The WesVet Animal Hospital team wants cat owners [...]
Is your pet’s gait more of a wobble than a walk? They may be overweight. Chunky, overweight dogs and cats that appear on television and social media platforms normalize pets’ weight problems, and many owners don’t realize their four-legged friend is carrying excess weight. Our WesVet Animal Hospital team knows how serious pet obesity is, [...]
Many factors, including advances in veterinary medicine and improved owner compliance, have led to increased longevity for pets. This is excellent news, but living longer also means pets are at higher risk for age-related conditions such as cognitive dysfunction. Our WesVet Animal Hospital team is on a mission to elevate patient care to new heights, [...]
Do you wish your pet could speak your language? Until AI figures that one out, you must interpret your pet’s behavior as a means of communication. Because your pet can’t tell you when they're feeling under the weather or complain about a nagging toothache, they rely on you to identify their distress signs. Subtle changes [...]
Pets love to run and play outside and rarely complain about bugs buzzing around or crawling on their skin. You can easily forget that bugs are as likely to bite your pet as they do you. Remember, everyone needs bug bite protection, including your four-legged friend. To help you understand your pet’s risk and implement [...]
When you need to travel and aren’t able to bring your pet, you may have friends or family that can step in and care for them, but pet boarding is another viable option. Boarding your pet can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if it is your pet’s first time, but with some preparation and planning, [...]
Ticks are biting parasites that usually live in the environment but latch onto a host for a blood meal each time they must molt or reproduce. With tick species spreading rapidly across the United States, tick bite health threats are becoming a more significant problem for pets and people. Our WesVet Animal Hospital team shares [...]
Congratulations on your decision to open your heart and give a home to a new pet. Pet ownership brings immeasurable benefits to both ends of the leash, but is an enormous responsibility. The first step toward you and your new pet enjoying a long and happy life together is finding a pet that suits your [...]
Cats are highly sensitive creatures and are particular about any changes in their environment and routine. Minor disruptions can be extremely stressful, and cat owners need to know feline stress signs and how to help their cat adjust to change. Our team at WesVet Animal Hospital shares common causes and signs of stress, and solutions [...]
Dental disease is one of the most common medical conditions seen by veterinarians, and only a professional veterinary dental cleaning can effectively address the problem. February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and to raise awareness about this important issue, our WesVet Animal Hospital team follows Missy, a 5 year old Pekingese, as she has [...]
