Similar to elderly people, senior pets require additional care and support to ensure their needs are met. Unlike people, pets reach senior status at a much earlier age. Cats and small-breed dogs are considered seniors at about 10 years of age, medium-breed dogs at about 8 to 9 years, large-breed dogs at 7 to 8 [...]
Do you know what to do if your dog is limping? Dogs can limp for various reasons. In some cases, the issues resolve themselves, while others require veterinary intervention. Our Peak City Veterinary Hospital team answers frequently asked questions about canine lameness, so you know what to do the next time your dog favors a [...]
The senior pet population is growing, thanks to veterinary advances and pet owners’ excellent care. While our pets living longer is a blessing, this also places them at higher risk for age-related conditions, such as cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS). Our Peak City Veterinary Hospital team knows how much you value your senior pet, so we [...]
According to a Psychology Today study, 81% of pet owners know their four-legged friend’s birthday, and 77% celebrate the day. Your pet is part of your family, so celebrating their birthday or gotcha day only makes sense. Our Peak City Veterinary Hospital team loves a good party, and we offer suggestions to help honor your [...]
Most pet owners enjoy including their furry family members in holiday festivities, and while you may be tempted to share the delicious treats with your pet, remember that not every holiday goody is safe for them. To help you celebrate the season—and your pet—safely, our Peak City Veterinary Hospital team shares healthy and fun holiday [...]
The holidays are a time when families come together to create cherished memories, and this special time of year wouldn’t be the same if our four-legged companions were not included. However, the holidays may be full of merriment, but they can also be full of danger for pets, and it’s our responsibility to keep them [...]
A lot of preparation goes into the Thanksgiving celebration, and pet owners must consider added issues to ensure their four-legged friend remains safe. Our Peak City Veterinary Hospital asks you to take our Thanksgiving pet safety pop quiz to see if you are fully prepared to protect your furry pal from turkey day’s many hazards. [...]
You may like a good scare, but your pet probably doesn’t share your enthusiasm. Between the haunted houses and horror movie marathons, ensure your pet is safe this Halloween. Our Peak City Veterinary Hospital team wants to ensure your Halloween frights don’t involve a pet emergency, and we provide tips to help you have a [...]
