Category: General

October 11th is Pet Obesity Awareness Day! Obesity is quite a large problem among cats. According to recent studies, nearly 60 percent of our feline pals are obese. A Springville, UT vet lists some ways to keep your furry buddy trim and slim in this article. Measure Portion Sizes It’s actually quite easy to overfeed

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. This is an important topic for pet owners. Pets can’t tell us when something is hurting them. In some cases, such as a visible wound or a limp, it’s easy to tell that something is off. However, many of our furry companions instinctively try to hide signs of illness

Did you know that our canine companions can suffer from anxiety, just as people can? Anxiety can affect any dog, regardless of breed, and at any point in their lives. A local Springville, UT veterinarian discusses caring for a nervous pooch below. Signs Of Anxiety In Dogs Fido can’t tell you if he’s feeling nervous

Have you recently adopted a kitten? There are few things cuter than baby cats. However, while our feline friends usually grow up to be fairly hardy, kittens are very vulnerable to illness and infection when they’re young. Because baby cats are so tiny and fragile, they can get very sick very fast. It’s important for

August is Itchy Pet Awareness Month. It’s always cute seeing Fido and Fluffy close their eyes in bliss when we help them out by scratching that pesky itch for them. However, while it’s normal for pets to get the occasional itch, ongoing and persistent itching is a different story. A Springville, UT veterinarian offers some