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 [...]
Think about what your pet does while you are at work. They may snooze peacefully, gaze longingly out the window, or destroy everything within paw’s reach! When home alone, your pet may become bored, which can manifest as inappropriate behaviors such as destruction, excessive vocalization, inappropriate elimination, overgrooming, irritability, and more. To keep your furry [...]
Veterinary medicine professionals frequently say, “Cats are not small dogs,” meaning that while we see cats and dogs as equals as pets, they have different medical needs, metabolize drugs differently, and experience different diseases. This holds true for thyroid disease, which is common in both species, but affects each in opposite ways. WesVet Animal Hospital [...]
A pet owner has many responsibilities, and one of the most difficult is regular assessment of your pet’s quality of life (QOL) as they age. Many pet owners don’t know where to start, but a QOL scale can help in objectively identifying signs of pain and suffering in your pet. Our team at WesVet Animal [...]
