Veterinary Blog
Check out the latest educational articles and tips from the St. Georges Veterinary Hospital team!

Harvest Delights: The Perks of Pumpkin for Pets
Harvest Delights: The Perks of Pumpkin for Pets As the leaves transform into a vibrant medley of colors and a refreshing autumn breeze sweeps through the air, fall brings with it a seasonal favorite—pumpkins! While you savor pumpkin-flavored treats, have you ever...

Understanding Senior Pets: When Age Matters
Understanding Senior Pets: When Age Matters As devoted pet owners, it's our responsibility to grasp the nuances of our beloved animals' aging process. Recognizing when our pets transition into their senior years empowers us to provide the tailored care and support...

Helping Your Pets Thrive During Back-to-School Season
Helping Your Pets Thrive During Back-to-School Season As the back-to-school season ushers in a return to routine and structure for families, our cherished pets can sometimes find themselves grappling with feelings of separation anxiety, stress, or even boredom....

A Veterinarian’s Guide to Understanding and Treating Itchy Skin in Your Pet
A Veterinarian's Guide to Understanding and Treating Itchy Skin in Your Pet We cherish our furry companions and strive to give them with a healthy and happy existence. Nonetheless, it can be upsetting to see our beloved pets clawing, biting, or licking themselves...

5 Tips for Keeping Your Puppy Safe and Cool During Summer
5 Tips for Keeping Your Puppy Safe and Cool During Summer Summer is the perfect time to embark on outdoor adventures with your furry pals. From frolicking in the park, exploring scenic trails, to simply lounging in your backyard, pets adore basking in the sun....

Summer Pet Hydration and Why It’s Crucial
Summer Pet Hydration and Why It’s Crucial As summer approaches, pet owners need to make sure their furry friends drink enough water. During the warmer months, heat exhaustion and dehydration are very serious problems that can cause health problems or even death. To...

4 Must-Know Tips for Ensuring Dog Park Safety
4 Must-Know Tips for Ensuring Dog Park Safety The dog park can be a dangerous place for the unprepared, so when venturing into an off-leash play area with your canine companion, follow our tips to keep them safe. #1: Protect your dog against infectious...

How to Welcome a New Cat into Your Home
How to Welcome a New Cat into Your Home In honor of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month—which should be every month, in our opinion—our team wants to smooth the way for bringing a new cat into your home. Cats are sensitive creatures, and it can be stressful to enter a...

5 Tips for Safe Swimming Practices for Pets
5 Tips for Safe Swimming Practices for Pets As summer temperatures heat up, you and your furry pal likely want to cool off with a swim. Although it’s in their name, not all dogs–or pets–know how to “doggy paddle,” so take proper precautions when you swim with...

How To Help Your Arthritic Cat
How To Help Your Arthritic Cat Unless they have a less-than-full food bowl, cats rarely complain, which can make determining that they are suffering from arthritis pain difficult. However, if your cat has been diagnosed with arthritis or seems to have trouble...