When a Pet Has a Heatstroke Whenever I hear that a patient has a suspected heatstroke, it shakes my entire body every time. Why? When someone gets heatstroke, there is almost always a need for the patient to be hospitalized. There is a high chance of the patient being in the life-threatening condition. Heat exhaustion…
Pet Tips
Pet Health in Broken Arrow - 12 Tips You Must Know
At Village Vet Animal Hospital in Broken Arrow, OK we want to help our pet parents provide the best care for their pets that they can. Here are 12 pet health care tips that every pet parent should know to help their pet’s enjoy long healthy lives. 12 Pet Health Care Tips 1. Annual pet…
Pet Travel - 13 Tips for a Smoother Ride - Village Vet Animal Clinic
Dealing with pet travel can be tricky, whether it is car travel or air travel. We will discuss traveling with pets on car as well as pet travel in the air. Pet Travel by car Pets can sometimes prove to be a distraction in the car, but if you know the best place for the…
Diabetes in Pets: 6 Warning Signs that Your Pet May Have Diabetes
Diabetes in pets or simply pet diabetes is one of those diseases that tend to become “full blown” before we are aware there is a problem. This is a bad one when neglected, but if early diagnosis is made and treatment is started, pet diabetes can usually be controlled and the afflicted pet will be able…
Stop Fleas and Ticks in Broken Arrow - 4 Ways to Beat Them
Protect Your Pets from Fleas and Ticks The scourge of fleas and ticks in Broken Arrow is one of the biggest problems that Green Country pets and pet owners face. This year’s mild winter and early and unusually warm spring are already making this an especially tough season. So how do you beat fleas and…
Pet First Aid Awareness Month in Broken Arrow
April is American Red Cross Pet First Aid Awareness Month. Take a minute to review pet first aid tips so you can care for your furry friend should an emergency occur. Feel free to contact your Broken Arrow Veterinarians at Village Vet Animal Clinic for more information on putting together a first aid kit for…
Spaying and Neutering Pets Has Many Benefits
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 in reference to both genders. The surgery, carried out by a vet, renders the animal incapable of reproducing. Aside…