Heritage Animal Hospital Blogs

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....

Guidelines for Preventing Dog Bites It's crucial for dog owners to understand how to avoid and deal with dog bites. Although you can't totally protect your pet from other animals, there are precautions you can do to lessen the likelihood that they'll get bitten in...

Every pet owner has a responsibility to ensure their furry friend is safe. Whether you’re walking in the city or country, there are certain hazards to be aware of and avoid when out on walks with your four-legged companion. From potential exposure to diseases and...

If your pet has recently had surgery, you want to do everything in your power to ensure a quick and successful recovery. While there are some medical treatments that must be initiated by a veterinarian, there are several things you can do at home to help your beloved...