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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
As pet lovers, we all want the same thing for our dogs and cats—longer lives. While the fountain of woof—er, youth—hasn’t yet been found, Countryside Veterinary Hospital has prepared an easy-to-follow road map that can help you add years to your pet’s life through the choices you make every day. #1: Take your pet to [...]
The world of pet parasites can be confusing, since each parasite differs greatly in how they spread disease, reproduce, and are eliminated. To help spread knowledge about fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes, and how they can affect your pet, our Countryside Veterinary Hospital team did our own version of Mythbusters. Read on, to learn whether or [...]
As a responsible pet owner, you know your pet should be spayed or neutered. In addition to helping control the pet homelessness crisis, these procedures help prevent serious health conditions, such as uterine infections, mammary tumors, testicular cancer, and prostate problems. They also benefit your pet’s behavior, including preventing your female pet from experiencing heat [...]
Pets regularly suffer from a slew of eye conditions that can cause redness, excessive tearing, and discomfort. Without prompt treatment, the cornea or other ocular structures can be damaged, so observing and diagnosing the primary problem is important to your pet’s eye health. Pets who are flat- or wrinkly-faced may be more prone to developing [...]
If the thought of giving your pet medication is distressing, you’re certainly not alone. You may throw your veterinarian a puzzled look when you receive a bottle of pills for your dog or cat. But, worry not. Whether your furry friend needs daily ear drops or weekly oral tablets, our helpful tips will relieve some [...]