Veterinary Blog
Check out the latest educational articles and tips from the St. Georges Veterinary Hospital team!
Adopt with Confidence: Top Tips for New Pet Owners This December
Adopt with Confidence: Top Tips for New Pet Owners This December As December brings holiday cheer, it also marks Shelter Pet Month—a time to celebrate and encourage pet adoption. If you're considering welcoming a furry friend into your home this winter, here are some...
Senior Pet Emergencies: Know the Warning Signs
Senior Pet Emergencies: Know the Warning Signs As our pets age, their needs change, and they may become more prone to health issues. For senior pets, knowing when to seek urgent or emergency care is vital to ensuring they live long, healthy lives. In this post, we’ll...
Top 5 Preventive Screenings Every Senior Pet Needs
Top 5 Preventive Screenings Every Senior Pet Needs As our beloved pets age, their health needs evolve, making preventive health screenings more crucial than ever. Senior pets, generally those over seven, are more susceptible to various health issues, and catching...
Is My Pet in Pain? Recognizing the Signs and Taking Action
Is My Pet in Pain? Recognizing the Signs and Taking Action As pet owners, one of our greatest concerns is ensuring our furry friends are happy and healthy. Recognizing signs of pain in pets can sometimes be challenging, as they can't communicate in words like we do....
Ensuring Your Pet’s Wellness: The Crucial Role of Preventative Lab Work
Ensuring Your Pet's Wellness: The Crucial Role of Preventative Lab Work When it comes to our pets, we often focus on the visible aspects of their health—ensuring they eat the right food, get plenty of exercise, and receive regular check-ups. However, one crucial...
Do Pets Get Allergies? True or False?
Do Pets Get Allergies? True or False? True! Did you know that pets can suffer from allergies just like humans? However, unlike humans who show symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes, pets usually exhibit allergic reactions through their skin. This can lead...
Why Lyme Disease is Uncommon in Cats: Exploring the Reasons
Why Lyme Disease is Uncommon in Cats: Exploring the Reasons As a pet owner, you might wonder why cats, unlike dogs and humans, rarely seem to contract Lyme disease. This tick-borne illness, caused by the bacterium *Borrelia burgdorferi*, can be a serious concern for...
Understanding Lyme Disease in Dogs: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care
Understanding Lyme Disease in Dogs: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care Discovering that your beloved canine companion has been diagnosed with Lyme disease can be distressing. As a responsible pet owner, you may have numerous questions and concerns about what this...
Safeguarding Pets from Heartworm: Key Symptoms to Watch For
Safeguarding Pets from Heartworm: Key Symptoms to Watch For Pets like dogs, cats, and ferrets can contract heartworm disease, which is a serious and potentially fatal condition. It is contagious through the bite of an infected mosquito, posing a risk to all pet...
Spring Pet Care Essentials: Grooming Tips for the Seasonal Shift
Spring Pet Care Essentials: Grooming Tips for the Seasonal Shift As winter makes its exit and springtime warmth approaches, it's time to give our furry pals a seasonal spruce-up. Transitioning from chilly to mild weather necessitates essential grooming to ensure our...