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 Cats Rarely Get Lyme Disease 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 for many animals, but cats are...

Addressing Pet Obesity for Better Health As a caring pet owner, your furry friend's well-being is a top priority. Like us, pets can face health challenges, including obesity. The Mon-Clair Animal Hospital team is here to help you determine whether your pet is...

Heartworm disease, a potentially fatal condition affecting pets like dogs, cats, and ferrets, is caused by parasitic worms that inhabit the right side of the heart. This ailment spreads through mosquito bites, posing a significant concern for pet owners worldwide....

Pet Owners' Guide to Hydrating Their Pets For the sake of your pet's general health and well-being, make sure they are properly hydrated. Sometimes, it can be difficult to tell if your pet is getting enough water. The following are essential signs to determine the...

Understanding Dog Dental Care A dog's smile provides more information about their general health than just a cute facial expression. Dog dental health affects everything from comfort to lifespan, so it's important for your pet's overall health. The secret to giving...

Effective Pet Care Commitments for a Joyful Start to the New Year As the New Year draws near, it's the ideal moment to consider not only our personal goals but also those for our cherished animals! Let's aim to make 2024 the most thriving and joyful year for them....

Getting Your Furry Friends Ready for a New Pet Family Member Although bringing a new furry family member into your home is an exciting moment, your existing pets may need to adjust significantly as well. It is crucial that you get your pets ready for this shift, and...

Bringing Senior Pets Home for the Holidays: Providing Comfort and Happiness Our hearts swell with joy and excitement as the holiday season gets closer. It is the season of joy, celebrations, and get-togethers with loved ones. A big part of this celebration is our...