When your holiday celebrations go awry, you are most thankful that an emergency veterinarian is available to care for your pet. Our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team is here around the clock on weekends and holidays, although we hope you and your furry pal can celebrate safely at home rather than visiting our emergency department. [...]
Many people believe arthritis is a condition only senior pets develop. However, pets of any age can develop this degenerative disease. To help maintain your pet’s mobility, learn how to slow this debilitating condition’s progress, and soothe your pet’s aching joints. Our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team answers your questions about cats’ and dogs’ arthritis [...]
Many adverse health conditions can cause pets to cough. Only your veterinarian can determine whether your pet’s cough is serious, and requires immediate treatment to ensure they can breathe properly. Read our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team’s seven most common causes for coughing in pets. #1: Heart disease in pets Heart disease commonly causes coughing, [...]
Our pets are our confidants, counselors, emotional supporters, entertainers, and best friends, showing us unconditional love, and making our lives better. In addition, our pets are family, and we go to great lengths to ensure they receive the care they need to live long, happy, healthy lives. Veterinary services—spay and neuter procedures, vaccinations, routine wellness [...]
Adding a puppy to your life brings many joys, but also many important decisions—from choosing the most appropriate food to following the most effective potty training strategy. Raising a puppy is a lot of work, and the time you invest now sets their behavioral foundation, especially when you give them plenty of socialization opportunities. When [...]
When the autumn leaves begin to fall, and a chill is in the air, Halloween is on its way, and pet owners must prepare for the day. Humans don costumes and decorate with delight, but all the festivities can cause pets quite a fright. Candy, costumes, and strangers at the door, pose a pet safety [...]
You may have considered purchasing insurance to offset your pet’s veterinary service costs, and to ensure you have a financial safety net if your pet requires emergency care. Pet insurance reimburses you for certain veterinary expenses after you have met an initial deductible. You may be unsure whether pet insurance is financially beneficial, so our [...]
Does thunder send your dog into a tailspin? Do fireworks set off a night-long frenzy? Does the vacuum make your dog vanish? Sound sensitivity in dogs is not simply a nervous or fearful behavior, but a medical condition that can affect their health and safety, and reduce their quality of life. However, it doesn’t have [...]
This summer, travel may be busier than ever and, thanks to an increase in the number of pet-friendly accommodations, your furry friend can join you. To ensure you and your pet enjoy a smooth and safe trip, our Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital team discusses four pet safety travel tips. #1: Schedule your pet’s pre-travel health [...]
Canine and feline parasitic diseases commonly cause harmful—at times life-threatening—illness. But, because these pests are microscopic in size, pet owners often underestimate their real and ever-present threat to companion-animal health. As summer temperatures rise, so do flea, tick, and mosquito populations—and the need to protect your pet. Learn more about the most common blood-borne parasitic [...]
