PetDocks Veterinary Hospital Blogs

Your Guide to a Smooth Transition: Tips for Adopting a Shelter Pet As December brings holiday cheer, it also marks Shelter Pet Month—a time to celebrate and encourage pet adoption. If you're considering welcoming a furry friend into your home this winter, here are...

Senior Pet Emergencies: Know the Warning Signs As our pets age, their needs change, and they may become more prone to health issues. For senior pets, knowing when to seek urgent or emergency care is vital to ensuring they live long, healthy lives. In this post, we’ll...

Why Preventive Health Screenings Are Essential for Senior Pets As our beloved pets age, their health needs evolve, making preventive health screenings more crucial than ever. Senior pets, generally those over seven, are more susceptible to various health issues, and...

Is My Pet in Pain? Recognizing the Signs and Taking Action As pet owners, one of our greatest concerns is ensuring our furry friends are happy and healthy. Recognizing signs of pain in pets can sometimes be challenging, as they can't communicate in words like we do....

Ensuring Your Pet's Wellness: The Crucial Role of Preventative Lab Work When it comes to our pets, we often focus on the visible aspects of their health—ensuring they eat the right food, get plenty of exercise, and receive regular check-ups. However, one crucial...

Do Pets Get Allergies? True or False? True! Did you know that pets can suffer from allergies just like humans? However, unlike humans who show symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes, pets usually exhibit allergic reactions through their skin. This can lead...

The Uncommon Occurrence of Lyme Disease in Cats As a pet owner, you might wonder why cats, unlike dogs and humans, rarely seem to contract Lyme disease. This tick-borne illness, caused by the bacterium *Borrelia burgdorferi*, can be a serious concern for many animals,...

As pet parents, we vigilantly protect our furry friends from harm, but despite our best efforts, everyday household items can pose serious health risks to our beloved animals. Pets are naturally curious creatures, sometimes leading them into trouble, especially when...