Out with the old, in with the new. The new year is a great opportunity for anyone who wants a fresh start. It’s time to make better choices, establish new habits, and set new goals for your pet’s health. Check out five ready-to-use, pet-friendly New Year’s resolutions from Countryside Veterinary Hospital. #1: Invest in your [...]
No matter how well you prepare, the holidays seldom go quite as planned. Maybe the meal isn’t ready on time, your cousins fight, or your child has a meltdown. While you’re busy coming up with contingency plans for all your potential holiday problems, don’t forget about your pets. The holidays are filled with food, travel, [...]
You love your pet like family, and many of you share your bed and exchange the occasional messy kiss with your pet. Did you know, though, that your pet can transmit diseases to you? Our Countryside Veterinary Hospital team provides information about five ways your pet can make you sick, and how to protect yourself [...]
You left your pet’s annual wellness visit a bit shocked after learning that your furry pal is more fat than fluff. Fido has obviously been packing on the pounds without you realizing, because their body condition score (BCS) is now eight out of nine. But don’t worry—you’re not alone. In fact, more than half the [...]
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a common condition in certain dog breeds that can damage the spinal cord, resulting in significant pain and impaired mobility. Our Countryside Veterinary Hospital team wants to provide information about this disease, in case your dog is at risk. Intervertebral disc disease in dogs Numerous small bones (i.e., vertebrae) compose [...]
As you buy your children’s school supplies and update their wardrobe for the new school year, don’t forget about your pet, who likely will be upset by the sudden change in routine. Our team at Countryside Veterinary Hospital wants to help by offering tips on preparing your pet for when your children go back to [...]
Alabama summers are hot and humid, which puts your pet at risk for heatstroke. Pets have inefficient cooling mechanisms that start to fail when temperatures reach the 80’s and 90’s, and pet owners must carefully monitor their pets for elevated body temperatures. All pets are at risk, but dogs are most often affected, with some [...]
Many parasites can cause problematic health issues for your pet, and some can affect you and your family. Our team at Countryside Veterinary Hospital wants to help by providing information about parasitic diseases in pets, and ways you can safeguard your four-legged friend. Roundworms in pets Roundworms are the most common parasites that affect pets, [...]
Like people, pets can suffer from seasonal and environmental allergies, and may display similar signs. To help you better understand how allergies can affect your pet, our Countryside Veterinary Hospital team shares the travails of three pets who suffer from different allergy types. Learn how allergies can affect pets and how to keep your pet [...]
Every pet is unique—some are escape artists, while others are counter-surfers, thrill seekers, dumpster divers, or weekend warriors. Regardless of your kind of pet, their natural hyperactivity, curiosity, or gluttony can get them into a lot of trouble—which can be life-threatening. While thinking about pet emergencies is not pleasant, it’s important to know that many [...]