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…
Category: Pet Safety
Pet Dental Health Care Questions in Broken Arrow
Dr. Mark Setser of Village Vet Animal Clinic in Broken Arrow Answers Your Questions About Pet Dental Health Care Do you have any questions about your pet dental health care? Let your Broken Arrow veterinarian answer all your questions. *Where does my pet’s bad breath come from? Bacteria in the mouth, which is where plaque…
What Dog Vaccines Does My Animal Need?
As a responsible pet owner you realize keeping your dog healthy is extremely important. In order to keep your dog healthy you need to vaccinate your dog against common diseases. These dog vaccines are provided by your local Broken Arrow animal hospital. Most all dog owners understand that their dog needs to be vaccinated against rabies,…
Spaying and Neutering Pets Has Many Benefits
World Spay Day is February 28 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 of…
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…
Pet Parasites - How to Protect Your Family and Pets
Most people cringe when they even think about parasites. Yet, according to a study by the Veterinary Health Center of KSU, about 34 percent of all the dogs in U.S. have some kind of intestinal parasite. Moreover, it was reported by the CDC that about 14 percent of Americans are infected with roundworm Toxocara. That…
Pet Obesity - Broken Arrow OK Veterinarians
One of the epidemics in this country is childhood obesity. Our pets are not far behind. It was found in a study that was carried out by Purina that 60% of pets in America are suffering from Pet Obesity. According to estimates in 2015, $23 billion were spent by pet owners on pet food. On…