Many pets are masters at hiding illness and pain, and continue going about their normal business despite feeling under the weather. Because pets can’t actually tell us they are feeling unwell, pet owners must remain vigilant to any concerning changes in their pet’s behavior that could indicate a problem. Like human children, not every illness [...]
Ticks are most active during the warm spring and summer months, but they can bite and transmit disease anytime temperatures are higher than 40 degrees, which makes ticks a year-round threat to your pet’s health. Dogs are at risk for Lyme disease, one of the most common tick-borne diseases in our region. The Creature Comforts [...]
Our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team knows that most pet owners do not fully understand heartworm disease and prevention. We’re taking this opportunity to share what you should know about heartworm in dogs and cats by answering your most frequently asked questions. Question: What are heartworms? Answer: Heartworms are parasites that live in the heart, [...]
Allergies occur commonly in pets, whether they pop up suddenly as an acute reaction, or wax and wane with the seasons. Since your pet’s immune system can develop a hypersensitivity to a wide range of allergens, knowing what caused the reaction can be difficult—you know only that they have an allergy. Allergic reactions can also [...]
Scratching is to cats what digging is to dogs—an important behavior that’s an essential part of being a cat. Without a scratching outlet, cats can experience a plethora of health and behavior problems that can take a serious toll on their mental health. In addition to boosting your cat’s health and happiness, here are five [...]
Curious pets can quickly get up to no good if owners have not taken the proper precautions to make their home pet-safe. Four-legged friends who follow their nose and sniff out leftovers in the trash and vitamin gummies in your purse can easily be in danger if they encounter toxic substances and household hazards. Keep [...]
Your home is meant to be your sanctuary from the world where you relax and recharge. However, your safe place may not be safe for your pet. Many common items around your home are hazardous for pets, and can prove toxic and potentially fatal in four-legged friends who ingest them. So, the Creature Comforts Veterinary [...]
In the chilly winter months, rodenticide toxicity is a serious concern for pets. As small rodents head indoors in search of warm housing, homeowners are tempted to set out baits to get rid of the pests, no matter the cost. Unfortunately, pets can easily sniff out a bait that is not securely hidden, and be [...]
Hip dysplasia is a relatively common orthopedic condition in dogs that can range from mild to debilitating. Large- and giant-breed dogs are most commonly affected, but any pet can suffer from this health issue. To help make pet owners aware of hip dysplasia development and treatment, our team answers the most frequently asked questions about [...]
You know your pet needs professional dental care, but you may not know what that includes, or how often it’s necessary. You may be wondering if your pet’s dental cleaning is similar to your own, if pets also need a cleaning every six months, and how you can possibly look inside their mouth and evaluate [...]
