Veterinary Blog
Check out the latest educational articles and tips from the St. Georges Veterinary Hospital team!
Learn About Early Detection Screening Tests for Senior Pets
4 Reasons Why Your Senior Pet Needs Early Detection Screening Tests It’s no secret that our pets do not live long enough. Along with a shorter lifespan—in relation to their human family members—come rapid health changes, particularly in their later years. Although...
Find Your Lost Pet With These 4 Tips
Lost Pet? Find Them with 4 Simple Steps During the July Fourth holiday, more pets go missing than any other time of year, so if your pet is afraid of fireworks, follow these four steps to find them. Step 1: Share your pet’s picture on social media Who isn’t on...
How To Keep Your Pet Calm With Noise Aversion
Don’t Fear (the Fireworks): How to Help Your Pet Cope with Noise Aversion Whether it's a vacuum cleaner, construction noise, or fireworks, many pets are frightened by loud noises. Although you may not be able to avoid all of these sounds completely, you can help your...
Preparing Your Pet For End-of-Life Care
Preparing Your Pet For End-of-Life Care When it comes to our pets, we often want to do what's best for them. This includes making decisions about their care as they get older and come closer to the end of their lives. While it can be difficult, it's important to...
4 Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe From Tick-Borne Illnesses
When it comes to hiking with your pet, you want to make sure that you are taking the necessary precautions to keep them safe. Ticks are one of the biggest dangers when hiking, and can pose a serious health risk to both you and your pet. By knowing how to safely tackle...
5 Ways to Help Your Cat Safely Enjoy Warm Weather
As the weather starts to warm up, you may be looking forward to taking your cat outside to enjoy the fresh air. It's important to keep in mind, though, that cats need special care during the spring and summer months. Here are a few tips for helping your cat stay safe...
Why You Should Microchip Your Pet
Chip your pet month is an annual event that encourages pet owners to Microchip their pets. A microchip is a tiny device that is inserted under the skin of your pet and contains all of their important information, such as name, address, and contact info. If your pet...
The Life Cycle of Heartworms in your Pet
Heartworms and Pets: Understanding the Heartworm's Life Cycle While you may know heartworms are transmitted to pets via the bites of infected mosquitoes, you may not realize that mammals are an essential part of the heartworm life cycle as well. In honor of National...
Take These Steps To Protect Your Dog From Lyme Disease
Ban Black-Legged Ticks: How to Protect Your Dog from Lyme Disease Black-legged, or deer, ticks are the species responsible for transmitting Lyme disease to dogs and people. No longer limited to the East Coast, Lyme disease is spreading across the country and can...
Common Pet Toxins You Should Be Aware Of
Danger Alert! Common Pet Toxins Household toxins are a common source of pet poisoning, particularly in the kitchen or bathroom. However, potential hazards can lurk everywhere, including in your garage, garden, and cupboards. Brush up on your toxin knowledge for...