Tips to Enjoy Camping With Pets
Summertime is upon us, and you may be excited to take your furry friend camping. Here are our team's four tips to ensure that you and your pet have fun on your camping trip. #1: Take your pet on a camping trial run Have a trial run in your backyard to see how...
Frequently Asked Questions About Hairballs
If you own a cat, you are probably familiar with the furry, slimy tubes, otherwise known as hairballs. Our team is going to give you a closer look at how hairballs are formed, how they’re eliminated, and how many are considered normal for your cat. How are...
5 Reasons You Need to Adopt Senior Pets
Just because they have a couple of years on their collar doesn't mean they have any less love to give! Senior pets can make for some of the most loyal and dedicated companions out there. The team at Garden City Veterinary Care wants to let you know why you should keep...
Does My Dog Have Anxiety?
Have you noticed your dog acting a little out of character? Not as vibrant as they used to be? They may be experiencing a case of anxiety. Much like we go through the motions, our four-legged friends have the chance of being anxious in stressful situations. Here's how...
Benefits of Pet Health Insurance
Being forced to choose between your pet’s necessary care and putting food on your table is an impossible situation, but pet health insurance can eliminate this dilemma. Here are three reasons why you should protect your furry pal, and your budget, with pet health...
Myths About Heartworm
This month is Heartworm Awareness Month! To celebrate, our team here at Garden City Veterinary Care is here to help debunk some common myths about heartworm disease. Myth: Only dogs get heartworms Truth: Heartworms can infect any mammal, including people....
What Should I Do if My Pet Eats a Toxin?
An important part of being a pet owner is ensuring your pet's safety. Since this month is National Pet Poison Prevention Month, we want to help you brush up on the steps to take if your furry companion has been in contact with a potentially toxic substance. Our team...
Pet Toxins In Your Home
At Garden City Veterinary Care, our priority is to keep your pet safe. We want to inform all pet owners of the dangers that may lie in their own home. If you own a pet, you’ll want to know about these items you probably have sitting around your home that could prove...
Your Pet’s Neuter Surgery
If your male pet undergoes a neuter surgery, and this is your first postoperative experience, you may be surprised that your furry pal still appears to be intact, especially if they were neutered later in life. Our team at Garden City Veterinary Care wants to clear up...
Why Your Dog Licks Their Paws
Does your pooch have a habit of constantly licking their paws? Our team at Garden City Veterinary Care knows many pet owners become frustrated by the non-stop paw-licking and want to help their dogs overcome this condition. Before busting out the socks or the cone of...