World Spay Day is January 23 and it is a good time to remind owners for spaying and neutering their pets. Spaying is a basic term used to describe the ovariohysterectomy of a female animal. Neutering is a general term used to explain the castration of a male animal. Nevertheless, neutering is typically made use…
Category: Pet Safety
Tips to Keep your Pets Safe During Cold Weather
You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather and leaving pets in hot cars, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets’ health? Here are some winter pet tips to keep your pets safe during cold weather: Winter wellness: Has your pet had his/her preventive care exam…
Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips - Don't Let Your Pets End Up in the ER - Village Vet Animal Clinic
The Day After Thanksgiving Is the Busiest Emergency Day of the Year for Veterinarians It’s true we see more emergencies over the Thanksgiving holiday than any other time of year. What should be a wonderful time of gathering with family and friends can go downhill quickly if one of your loving pets becomes seriously ill. …
Guide to Pet Diabetes
In November, there is a lot of focus on the festivities ahead so it is good that we also pay attention to the huge health problem that diabetes presents. As American Diabetes Month, awareness is spread around the country and people will be helped. However, it is a little known fact that this same month…
Protect Your Broken Arrow Pets From Ticks
Ticks want to hang around dubious areas and woody locations, awaiting a reckless host (like your Broken Arrow pets dog or feline) to get close enough to connect to. As quickly as connected, ticks eat the host’s blood (which can be any creature, including you!) and can send deadly ailment such as Rocky Mountain Fever…
The Benefits Of The Microchip For Your Pets
Every pet owner wants to keep his or her beloved cat or dog as safe as possible. You do everything you can to make certain your animal is well taken care of and healthy. If you have an indoor animal, you may not believe that keeping identification tags is necessary, but it is. What if…
Holiday Pet Safety Tips – Broken Arrow Vets
As the holiday season is soon upon us, it’s time to deck the halls, hoist the tree and wrap the stocking fillers in preparation for Christmas. With all this enjoyment, it’s important to consider the pet safety of our precious four-legged buddies throughout the holiday season. A combination of gift boxes and Christmas light cabling can spell…