It’s Happy Cat Month! Our feline friends may act aloof at times, but these lovable furballs actually are very emotional. Fluffy’s mental and emotional well-being play a huge role not just in her physical health, but also in her overall happiness and quality of life. Here, a local Covington, GA vet answers some questions about happy kitties. How Can You Tell If Your Cat Is Happy? Our feline buddies can be a bit complicated. There … Read More
July is Adopt A Rescued Rabbit Month! Rabbits are great pets! They actually are fairly easy keepers, once you have the basics down. Like any other animal, they do need a good diet to thrive. A local Covington, GA vet lists some safe and unsafe options below. Unsafe Produce The list of unsafe fruits and veggies includes avocado, bamboo shoots; dried, raw, lima, kidney, and soy beans; cabbage; chocolate; coffee; corn; dog/cat food; grains; meat; … Read More
Is your dog in or near his senior years? Older pooches are just as cute as puppies, and have a sweet temperament that is truly a joy. However, Fido will have slightly different needs as a senior than he did as a puppy. Here, a Covington, GA vet discusses keeping an older dog healthy. Suitable Exercise Fido will slow down as he ages. You definitely don’t want to overexert him. However, you don’t want to … Read More
The holiday season is officially here! As your calendar fills with seasonal events, your cat may also be making some plans. In this article, a Conyers, GA vet discusses Fluffy’s holiday agenda. Climb The Tree Climbing the tree is one of Fluffy’s favorite holiday traditions! However, it can also be a bit dangerous. Keep your pet in mind as you put up your tree. Hang only sturdy, non-breakable items on the lower branches, things that … Read More
Summer is going by much too quickly! Dogs often love fun summer activities, and are also quite fond of just relaxing in the sun. Actually, this is a great time of year to spend some quality time with your canine companion. Read on a Conyers, GA lists some things to add to your to-do list. Splash Around Does your pooch enjoy swimming? If so, bring Fido to a dog-friendly beach or pool, and let him … Read More
Did you know that there’s a not-so-cute kitty holiday coming up? April 27th is Hairball Awareness Day. Hairballs form when cats inevitably swallow their own fur when grooming themselves. The result, as you probably know, is not pretty. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce the amount of hairballs Fluffy produces. A local Conyers, GA vet lists some ways to reduce or eliminate hairballs in this article. Brush Your Cat Brushing Fluffy is a great way … Read More
With the holidays in full swing, many of us are busy cooking, shopping, and decorating. As you work on your to-do lists, don’t forget about your feline friend! Fluffy definitely deserves a special something. If you’re a crafty type, or want to save some money, you may want to make your pet’s gifts. Here, a Conyers, GA vet lists some great DIY presents for kitties. Beds As far as Fluffy is concerned, there’s just no … Read More
Everyone knows that having your pet spayed or neutered is an effective way to prevent an unplanned litter of puppies or kittens. Did you also know, though, that it offers much more? Here, your Conyers, GA vet tells you about the importance of having your pet spayed or neutered. Improved Health The risk of genital cancer is virtually eliminated in both male and female pets who have been spayed or neutered. Other cancer types—breast cancer, … Read More
Technology has been growing rapidly over the last few decades. Those of us in the veterinary industry have also gained some wonderful tools and some amazing new ways to help our furry patients feel better. One treatment that has shown some wonderful results is cold laser therapy. A Conyers, GA vet discusses cold laser therapy below. What Is Cold Laser Therapy? To put it in layman’s terms, cold therapy—which is sometimes called low-level laser therapy—uses … Read More