Veterinary Blog
Check out the latest educational articles and tips from the St. Georges Veterinary Hospital team!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
5 Dental Emergencies in Pets
5 Dental Emergencies in Pets If you’ve ever known the agony of a toothache, you know how critical it was to receive emergency treatment and pain relief. While your furry pal may not complain like people do when they are in pain, they also can suffer from pet...
Fix Your Pet’s Skin Quickly With These Helpful Treatments
Fix Your Pet’s Skin Quickly With These Helpful Treatments As temperatures drop, so do humidity levels in your home and outdoors. A drop in humidity often leads to dry, itchy skin and can leave your furry pal uncomfortable during winter. Prevent excessive scratching...