Your new puppy is an exciting addition to your family, and you want to ensure that all their needs are met. The team at WesVet Animal Hospital wants to set you and your puppy up for success by offering a few tips on how to prepare for their first year. #1: Puppy proof your home [...]
Do allergies plague you every year? If you experience sneezing, a runny nose, and watery, itchy eyes each spring during the height of the growing season, you know all about allergies. Pets also have allergies, although they appear differently, and can cause a host of skin issues. And, asthma can be triggered by springtime pollen, [...]
Are you thinking of adding a new dog to your family? Dogs can teach children empathy for other living things, help them stay active, and reduce stress and boredom. Although a four-legged family member means happy tail wags and face kisses, fostering a successful relationship between a new dog and kids requires careful planning. The [...]
Heartworm disease is a serious concern in Davidson County, with 1 in 50 dogs testing positive for heartworms. With highly effective parasite preventive products available, however, that high percentage could, and should, be much lower. Fortunately, our WesVet Animal Hospital team is here to answer any questions you may have about heartworm disease and about [...]
Introducing a new dog to your family can sometimes be a bumpy road, but with proper planning, patience, and plenty of rewards, your new and current dogs will become fast friends. To ensure the introduction goes smoothly, our WesVet Animal Hospital team has developed a few essential steps for welcoming a new dog. Step 1: [...]
Do you sometimes wonder why on earth your dog does what they do? Whether you catch your furry pal scooting across the floor on their behind, eating grass, or “running” in their sleep, you’ve likely shaken your head and thought, “Why does my dog do that?” Interpreting some of your dog’s behaviors, such as pawing [...]
Before you bring home your new puppy, look at your house through a dog’s eyes. If you’ve ever had a baby, puppy-proofing is similar to baby-proofing your home. Objects that may look uninteresting to you may enthrall your new furry pal, and if they aren’t nailed down, they likely will end up in your pup’s [...]
The WesVet Animal Hospital team celebrates American Heart Month by taking an in-depth look at the most important body organ—the heart. Every heartbeat sends blood through the entire body, at a rate of 100,000 beats per day, or 350 million beats during a pet’s 10-year life span. Heart disease is one of the leading causes [...]
Deciding to adopt a new dog is a big step for your family. So, what breed will they be? A fun-loving Lab? A lap-dwelling shih tzu? A trusty beagle? Before falling in love with the first fluff ball to cover your face in puppy kisses, do your research to determine the breed that will be [...]
January is a time for change and personal growth and, after everything 2020 threw our way, facing 2021 with a positive outlook is sorely needed. When thinking about your New Year’s resolutions this year, add a few that incorporate your pet. After all, their past year was thrown into upheaval, too, and they could use [...]
