PetDocks Veterinary Hospital Blogs

5 Common Pet Soft Tissue Operations Pets go through a wide range of operations, from common elective treatments like spaying or neutering to crucial life-saving procedures. In general practice hospitals, soft tissue surgeries and some orthopedic procedures are...

How You Can Protect Your Dog from Heartworms Heartworms are a type of roundworm that live in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels around affected animals. Heartworm illness is a potentially fatal ailment that is brought on by heartworms. Despite being curable,...

What to Do If You're Suffering From Pet Loss Losing a pet can be just as devastating as losing a friend or family member. Pets play a crucial role in our life as valuable family members. Processing your emotions after losing a pet can be really difficult. You can heal...

How to Stroll Your Puppy Safely While Avoiding Pet Hazards On March 30, commemorate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your canine companion, but avoid any dangers to ensure a wonderful day. When walking your pet, watch out for the following problems.   #1: Other...

When Should I Schedule my First Pet Dental Cleaning?   All pets are different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, these three signs mean your furry friend would benefit from a professional pet dental cleaning.   #1: You...

How Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Overall Health   As your furry friend grows older, they face many health changes. Their vision clouds, their hearing muffles, and their gait becomes unsteady. They also are likely to suffer from pet dental disease,...

My Dog Is Coughing: Do They Have the Flu? Cough, cough, cough. Hearing your pooch sound like they’re hacking up a lung not long after you had the flu may make you wonder if they contracted your illness. While your dog certainly can become sick with a respiratory...

How Much Daily Exercise Does My Pet Need? While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies. Follow the guidelines below to create a general exercise plan, and take into account your pet’s age, breed, and health for a personalized...