Holiday gatherings are a wonderful time to spend with friends and family, especially when mouthwatering food is involved. As you plan your Thanksgiving feast and festivities, keep your pet in mind. After all, you want all your family members present, four-legged ones included. For a peaceful Thanksgiving celebration that you can count among your blessings, [...]
Halloween is an exciting celebration for many people. The season is an opportunity for fun activities, such as dressing up in crazy costumes, trick-or-treating, and enjoying time with friends, but the holiday can be dangerous for your pet. Our Tidmore Veterinary Hospital team doesn’t want your Halloween interrupted by a veterinary emergency, so we are [...]
Cats and dogs are generally creatures of habit, and the smallest change in their daily routine can be distressing. As a pet owner, you must be aware of your pet’s seemingly infinitesimal changes, as subtle abnormalities can indicate a major problem. Some of the most noticeable clues indicating your pet has an underlying health issue [...]
Good veterinary care is key to maintaining your pet’s lifetime good health. Our Tidmore Veterinary Hospital team believes that wellness and preventive care can prevent or delay the onset of many common pet diseases, but we also know that not every illness is avoidable. Your pet likely will be sick at some point and need [...]
Fireworks, fruity drinks, and gathering with family and friends on July Fourth are the summer’s high points for many people. However, these same activities can be hazardous for pets. Our Tidmore Veterinary Hospital team wants to help keep pets calm and happy on July Fourth, so we’re sharing tips for pet safety and preparation. #1: [...]
Itchy pets are unhappy pets. Persistent discomfort from irritated skin is not only a nuisance, but also can lead to complications that include increased stress, irritability, poor sleep, secondary skin infections, and self-induced trauma. The Tidmore Veterinary Hospital team understands your pet’s misery and can help determine and treat their discomfort at its source. Let’s [...]
Forgetting to administer your pet’s monthly heartworm prevention may seem a small mistake, but one missed dose , because that can put your pet at risk for life-threatening heartworm disease. Never forget your pet’s prevention again with these seven strategies from Tidmore Veterinary Hospital. Small but mighty—why every dose matters for your pet Heartworm disease [...]
Pet poisonings happen far more often than most pet owners realize—the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center received more than 400,000 calls in 2021 alone! Poisonings are so common, because pets are not terribly discriminating about what they eat, and because many pet owners are not aware of all the toxic items in their home. March [...]
Many factors affect a pet’s dental health, and the conditions can cause your pet significant pain, and possibly lead to serious health complications. Our Tidmore Veterinary Hospital team strives to promote a long, healthy, pain-free life for our patients, so we are providing information about common dental conditions in pets and explaining how you can [...]
Arthritis is a common condition in cats—according to one study, 90% of cats older than 12 years of age had arthritic changes to their joints that could be seen on X-rays. However, arthritis often goes undiagnosed and untreated, because cats tend to hide their pain, which makes detection difficult. To ensure your arthritic cat receives [...]