Heritage Animal Hospital Blogs

Choking Hazards for Pets - What to Look Out For As pet owners, we must ensure our pets are always protected. We feed them food, exercise them adequately, and offer them love and affection. However, one hazard that we often overlook is choking. Just like humans, pets...

How to Transition Pets for Back-to-School Season The change in household dynamics that comes with back-to-school time frequently has an impact on our cherished pets. Our canine friends could become stressed, bored, or experience separation anxiety as families resume...

Discovering Outdoor Activities with Your Furry Companion The summer is the ideal season to enjoy the sun, appreciate nature, and make enduring memories with your pet. There are lots of enjoyable outdoor things you can do with your pet during the warm months, whether...

Ensure Your Pet's Safety This Summer With 5 Vital Tips The arrival of summer presents an excellent opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with your beloved furry companions. Whether it's a lively game of fetch in the park, a scenic hike along trails, or simply relaxing in...

Ensuring Proper Pet Hydration During the Summer As summer approaches, it becomes crucial for pet owners to maintain their furry companions' hydration. The warmer months can pose serious risks like heat exhaustion and dehydration, which may lead to health problems or...

Top 4 Dog Park Safety Tips for Pet Parents Who Want to Enjoy the Outdoors When visiting an off-leash play area with your dog, use our advice to keep them safe because the dog park can be dangerous for those who are unprepared. #1: Protect your dog from contagious...

Protecting Your Health: Important Information on Pet-Transmitted Diseases Zoonotic diseases, which are illnesses that can be transmitted from animals to humans, are more common than you might imagine. Keep up with your pet's preventive care to avoid getting sick even...

Safeguarding Pets While Swimming As the summer heats up, you and your pet may want to cool down with a pool. Although it's in their name, not all dogs--or pets--know how to "doggy paddle," so use caution when swimming with your four-legged pal. Here are five...

How to Care for Your Arthritic Cat Cats rarely complain unless their food bowl is empty, which makes identifying whether they are suffering from arthritis discomfort difficult. However, if your cat has arthritis or is having difficulty getting around, the following...

5 Typical Soft Tissue Operations for Pets Many pets require surgical operations ranging from simple elective procedures like spaying or neutering to life-saving surgery. Soft tissue and orthopedic operations are commonly performed in regular veterinary facilities....