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…
Pet Tips
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…
Pet Boarding Tips for the Holiday Season
If you are reading this now, you have probably already received the hard news, that you have to book early if you plan on boarding your pet during the holidays. Many animal hospitals and pet boarding kennels will place you on a waiting list if they get a last minute cancellation so all hope may…
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…
Dog Breath? It's Time for a Pet Dental Exam
When Was the Last Time Your Dog Had a Pet Dental Exam? If you have noticed bad breath or dog breath from your cat or dog, it may be time to see your Broken Arrow veterinarian for a pet dental exam. When tartar builds up on your pets teeth, the result can be bad breath…
Reptile Pets : What Makes the Best Reptile Pets in Broken Arrow
Keeping a reptile may be one of the interesting things you want to do. But before you run into a pet store in Broken Arrow or catch one yourself, understand first what reptile pets are and evaluate if you can manage to keep them as pets. Adult reptiles are known for a body covered with…