Veterinary Blog

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

Summer Pet Hydration and Why It’s Crucial

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...

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4 Must-Know Tips for Ensuring Dog Park Safety

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...

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How to Welcome a New Cat into Your Home

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...

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5 Tips for Safe Swimming Practices for Pets

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...

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How To Help Your Arthritic Cat

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...

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Heartworm Disease in Dogs – Everything You Need to Know

Heartworm Disease in Dogs – Everything You Need to Know

Heartworm Disease in Dogs - Everything You Need to Know   Heartworms are a kind of roundworm that dwell in the heart, lungs, and surrounding blood vessels of infected animals, leading to heartworm disease, a potentially deadly condition. Heartworm infection can...

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Protect Your Pet from Lyme Disease

Protect Your Pet from Lyme Disease

Protect Your Pet from Lyme Disease   As cold winter weather slowly slips away and warm spring temperatures arrive, sluggish parasites wake up. This makes April the perfect time for Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month. Take action to reduce your pet’s...

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Stay Aware of Pet Emergencies This Spring

Stay Aware of Pet Emergencies This Spring

Stay Aware of Pet Emergencies This Spring Pets spend more time outdoors when the weather gets warmer and brighter, increasing the dangers to them. Be mindful of the frequent pet crises that arise in the spring to protect your four-legged friend. Insect bites and...

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How to Prevent Pet Risks When Walking Your Dog

How to Prevent Pet Risks When Walking Your Dog

How to Prevent Pet Risks When Walking Your Dog   On March 30, commemorate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your canine companion, but avoid any dangers to ensure a wonderful day. When walking your pet, watch out for the following problems.   #1: Other dogs If one dog...

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3 Safe Pet Treats for Valentine’s Day

3 Safe Pet Treats for Valentine’s Day

3 Safe Pet Treats for Valentine’s Day   Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many other safe...

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