Bringing your cat to the vet can feel like an epic mission—one filled with frantic hiding, desperate carrier escapes, and that unmistakable I am not amused glare. But it doesn’t have to be that way! With the right preparation and a cat-friendly veterinary practice, your feline’s visit can be calm, comfortable, and even positive. Why … Read moreA Stress-Free Vet Visit: How to Make Your Cat’s Trip to the Clinic Easier
Losing weight or getting in shape seems to be on just about every other person’s to-do list for the new year—and if it’s on yours, you may already have a great workout partner: your dog! Just like humans, overweight pets are more likely to develop diabetes, osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, joint injuries, and … Read moreGet Fit With Your Pet!
Halloween is a fun, spooky and often tasty time for us—but many treats associated with Halloween can put your pet’s health at risk. Here’s seasonal food (and drink) that you should definitely keep out of paw’s reach: Chocolate can cause upset stomachs, heart arrhythmia, panting, abnormal heart rhythm, kidney failure, seizures, and even death if large … Read moreAvoid These Treats On Halloween
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, created to remind people how important it is to keep their vaccinations up to date. But that advice isn’t just for humans—it’s vital for pets as well. Vaccinating your pet is a relatively inexpensive but very important way to protect his or her health. In addition to preventing many … Read moreYour Vaccination Questions, Answered
If you appreciated last month’s blog post on separation anxiety, then you might find this useful as well. With so many of our clients returning to the office as the state reopens, we thought we’d share a few ways to keep your furry friend busy while you’re away. Providing entertainment can alleviate separation anxiety and … Read moreWays To Entertain Your Dog While You’re Away
How To Prepare Your Dog For Your Return To Work While you may be dreaming of the day you can go back to the office, your favorite coffee place, and to some gossipy chit-chat with co-workers, your dog might have serious issues when suddenly you’re gone again. (We say dog, because we know that with … Read moreDon’t Leave Me!
Halloween is a fun, spooky and often tasty time for us—but many treats associated with Halloween can put your pet’s health at risk. Here’s seasonal food (and drink) that you should definitely keep out of paw’s reach: Chocolate can cause upset stomachs, heart arrhythmia, panting, abnormal heart rhythm, kidney failure, seizures, and even death if large … Read moreHalloween’s No Treat For Pets!
Summer is starting to wind down and as you get ready for fall and back-to-school time, it’s a good idea to be aware of some of the seasonal dangers your pet might encounter. Rodent Poisons Rat and mouse poison use increases in fall as rodents seek shelter from colder temps. Rodenticide poisoning is sadly quite … Read moreDon’t Let Your Pet “Fall” Into Trouble
MAINTAINING EXCELLENT CARE AT DUVALL VETERINARY HOSPITAL AMID THE COVID-19 CRISIS COVID-19, and all the changes it has brought to our personal lives, social lives, professional lives, and our society, have been overwhelming. One cannot open a newspaper, scan social media sites, or walk into a store without a blunt reminder that life in America … Read moreA Letter From Dr. Gengler
Serious summer heat is coming and many animals—especially those outdoors—struggle to keep cool because they can’t process heat as effectively as we do. Here are some tips for keeping your fur-covered friend safe when the weather is warm: Never leave your pet in the car on warm, or even sunny, spring and summer days. Even with … Read moreSafe Fun In The Summertime
