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

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...

How Much Daily Exercise Your Pet Requires
How Much Daily Exercise Your Pet Requires While all pets need exercise daily, the amount each cat or dog requires changes. Follow the approaches below to create a general exercise plan, and take into account your pet’s age, breed, and health for a personalized workout...

How to Spot Hypothermia in Your Pet
How to Spot Hypothermia in Your Pet Even though temperatures are dropping, your furry companion still wants to go outdoors to play, exercise, and eliminate. However, wet snow, melting ice, and frigid temperatures can lead to hypothermia in your pet, despite...

5 Pet Hazards To Be Aware of This Holiday Season
5 Pet Hazards To Be Aware of This Holiday Season With the year coming to an end, holiday festivities are in full motion. But the additional activity and stress present the perfect opportunity for your pet to get into trouble, so keep an eye out for the...

What Should and Should Not Be on Your Pet’s Thanksgiving Plate
What Should and Should Not Be on Your Pet’s Thanksgiving Plate While you are drooling over a heaping plate of your favorite Thanksgiving food, so is your pet. However, many popular Thanksgiving foods are dangerous for pets. Let your pet join the feast by preparing a...

4 Tips To Help Your Senior Pet With Seasonal Changes
4 Tips To Help Your Senior Pet With Seasonal Changes The changing seasons affect everyone differently, but the switch from balmy summer weather to frigid temperatures can really do a number on your senior pet. Here are four ways to help your furry pal easily...

Pet Obesity Prevention Starts with These 3 Steps
Pet Obesity Prevention Starts with These 3 Steps National Pet Obesity Awareness Day is on October 12, but you should pay attention to your pet’s weight all year long. Over 50% of the nation’s cats and dogs are considered overweight or obese, which can lead to...