Why Your Dog is Itching and Licking
Is your dog keeping you up throughout the night with the sounds of constant itching and licking of their paws? While Spring is the time pets' allergies can act up, there are also a number of other reasons your dog may be itching. Before busting out the socks or the...
Halloween Tips for Keeping Your Pet Safe
Written and Originally Posted by Union Pet Hospital Halloween is upon us. This is a great time to gather friends, enjoy fun snacks, and hang out outside. However, this can pose some risks to your pets. Here are some tips to keep your fur baby safe while spooking....
Grain Free Diets – UPDATED on 7/1/2019
There has been a lot of chatter in the media recently regarding grain-free diets and the effect that it may have on our pets. In recent news, grain-free diets have been potentially associated with a heart disease called Dog Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Although there...
The Skinny on Fear Free Visits
Who likes going to the dentist? Anyone? There are probably a few of you that enjoy going and I wish I could be like you! Since the “fear” of going to the dentist is felt by so many humans the dentists have decided to start making it a little more...
The Incredible Story of Snow the Cockatiel
Meet Snow! Snow is a 14-month-old Cockatiel that came to see us on January 22nd. Unfortunately, Snow had gotten into a bit of a tussle with a dog and ended up with quite a bite wound on the wing. Snow was originally taken to the emergency clinic where they...
It’s Dental Health Month and We Have A Big Special
It is that time of year where we dedicate a lot of time to talking about your pet’s dental health – why? Well..because it is National Pet Dental Health Month of course! Every February vets from all over the country are making teeth great again. Of course,...
What Do You Mean My Pet Needs to be on Flea and Tick Prevention During the Winter?
It is December and your pet just finished his annual wellness exam and the technician asks “do you need any flea and tick prevention for Fluffy today?” We know what you are thinking….it is WINTER people…why the heck would I need flea and tick prevention....
Have a Dog-Safe Thanksgiving!
It’s Turkey Day! Time for family, friends, turkey, football, and pumpkin pie everything! If you are anything like me, you are so focused and stressed out about making sure that the green bean casserole is done at the same time as the stuffing that you...