Cats are excellent at hiding—mice under pillows, hairballs in your shoe—and they make themselves scarce when their owners pull the cat carrier out. Something else they’re great at hiding: signs of disease and illness. To keep tabs on your cat’s health and prevent disease, annual wellness exams are key. Routine preventive care can help us [...]
Imagine going through your entire life never brushing your teeth. That’s what happens for many pets, so it’s no surprise that they often receive poor scores on their dental-health report cards. Here are ways to help your pet get an A+ in dental health. How to begin dental care at home Most pets aren’t [...]
Are your children clamoring for a different type of pet? Perhaps a friend down the street just picked out a sugar glider and it’s the most exciting pet in town. Maybe someone else has a cool bearded dragon. But, is an exotic pet right for your family and lifestyle? Many exotic pets are highly sensitive [...]
As you may know, we recently opened a state-of-the-art pet resort, called the Lodge, here at Countryside Veterinary Hospital. We’re really proud of it. At the Lodge, we offer doggie daycare, boarding, and grooming services…but not just any doggie daycare, boarding, and grooming services. There’s a lot that makes the Lodge stand out, and we [...]