Medicating your pet is often no easy task, but it is essential for fighting off infection, alleviating pain, managing disease, or guarding against parasites. Fortunately, many tips and tricks are available that help ensure you can medicate your pet as needed, whether your furry pal needs a specially compounded medication with an unusual flavor combination [...]

Myths and misconceptions surround pet care, with a multitude of far-fetched ideas that anyone can post online. Some common myths related to pets’ health revolve around oral health and dental care, which are crucial to your pet’s overall health and well-being. Our Peak City Veterinary Hospital team banishes common pet dental health myths. Myth #1: [...]

As a pet owner, you're dedicated to ensuring your furry pal receives the highest quality care so they enjoy a long, happy, healthy life. Keeping your pet healthy can be expensive, but pet insurance provides a safety net, ensuring your pet gets the care they need without a devastating financial burden. Many pet owners are [...]

Routine wellness care is a cornerstone of your pet’s lifelong health and can prevent many harmful diseases. Our team at Peak City Veterinary Hospital shares common pet diseases you can prevent or manage with regular veterinary wellness care and preventive measures.  Protect your pet from heartworm and parasitic diseases Parasites, such as fleas, ticks, and [...]

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 [...]