Elk Park Animal Hospital Blogs

Ensuring Your Pet's Wellness: The Crucial Role of Preventative Lab Work When it comes to our pets, we often focus on the visible aspects of their health—ensuring they eat the right food, get plenty of exercise, and receive regular check-ups. However, one crucial...

Do Pets Get Allergies? True or False? True! Did you know that pets can suffer from allergies just like humans? However, unlike humans who show symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes, pets usually exhibit allergic reactions through their skin. This can lead...

Why Your Cat is Less Likely to Get Lyme Disease Compared to Dogs As a pet owner, you might wonder why cats, unlike dogs and humans, rarely seem to contract Lyme disease. This tick-borne illness, caused by the bacterium *Borrelia burgdorferi*, can be a serious concern...

Managing Your Dog’s Lyme Disease Diagnosis: Essential Information Discovering that your beloved canine companion has been diagnosed with Lyme disease can be distressing. As a responsible pet owner, you may have numerous questions and concerns about what this diagnosis...

Understanding Fecal Analyses: Essential for Your Pet's Well-being As a pet parent, you're likely accustomed to accompanying your furry companion to the veterinarian for their yearly check-up. Among the various health assessments they undergo, one significant test that...

From Winter Coats to Spring Blooms: Your Guide to Seasonal Pet Grooming As winter gives way to the warmth of spring, it's an opportune time to give our furry companions a seasonal makeover. Transitioning from colder to milder weather necessitates essential grooming to...

Unveiling the Secrets of Canine Dental Health: A Comprehensive Guide for Pet Parents Your dog's smile is more than just a charming expression; it's a window into their overall health. Canine dental health is crucial to your furry friend's well-being, impacting...

Setting Healthy Pet Resolutions for the New Year As we usher in the New Year, why not extend our resolutions to include our cherished pets? Let's make a commitment to ensuring that 2024 becomes their healthiest and happiest year yet. Here are some realistic and...