Traveling With Your Pet
When traveling with your pet(s), there may be animal health requirements specific to that destination. As soon as you know your travel details, contact your veterinarian to assist with the pet travel process. Factors to consider may include meeting time frames for...
Cold Weather Pet Safety
The following is a message about keeping your pet safe in the cold weather from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather and leaving pets in hot cars, but did you know that cold...
Pet Halloween Safety: Xylitol
IMPORTANT: Xylitol is toxic and can be deadly for pets including dogs and cats. The candy bowl is for trick-or-treaters, not Scruffy or Fluffy. Several popular Halloween treats are toxic to pets. Chocolate in all forms—especially dark or baking...
Flea and Tick Product Alert
The information below about flea and tick products is from the FDA: Animal Drug Safety Communication, FDA Alerts Pet Owners and Veterinarians About Potential for Neurologic Adverse Events Associated with Certain Flea and Tick ProductsThe U.S. Food and Drug...
Longhorn Tick and Lyme Disease
Longhorned Tick: The Lyme Disease Association reports that according to the National Veterinary Services Laboratory, the Haemaphysalis longicornis tick (otherwise known as the East Asian or Longhorned tick) was found in Virginia, appearing on an orphaned...
Canine Influenza: Dog Flu
Canine influenza (CI), or dog flu, is a highly contagious viral infection affecting dogs and also cats. Influenza viruses belong to the family Orthomyxoviridae. Canine influenza is a Type A influenza virus and is further identified based on the composition...
Causes of Pet Dental Problems
Although cavities are less common in pets than in people, they can have many of the same dental problems that people can develop:broken teeth and rootsperiodontal diseaseabscesses or infected teethcysts or tumors in the mouthmalocclusion, or misalignment...
Summer Safety For Pets
As some of you may know, warm weather poses health and safety risks to your pets. You can help keep your pet safe by knowing these risks. Here are some summer safety tips on how to stay be prepared:Keep your pet hydratedSpeak with your veterinarian about...
Swimming Dog Safety Tips
Now that the weather is warm, many dog owners will be taking their pets for a swim. However, one must be careful when they go swimming with their dog. While you may think that your dog is an excellent swimmer, most dogs are not comfortable in the water....
Hairballs in Cats
Hairballs in cats can be very dangerous. If a cat gets a hairball, it can cause vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea, constipation, and lack of appetite. Fortunately, here at Garden City Veterinary Hospital, we know how to help your cat in the event that they get...