Dental Care for Young Pets
The human-animal bond has never been stronger. Pet owners increasingly demand the best for their pets, whether it be food, toys, comfort, or medical care. One area of a pet’s health that has long been overlooked is dental care. Not only can overlooked oral hygiene cause unpleasant breath, it can lead to serious disease, even [...]
Looking For Veterinary Clinic
Patients Of Rockwall Veterinary Hospital are Healthier And Live Longer Than Pets Of Any Other Veterinary Clinic in Rockwall, Heath or Royse City. We have provided veterinary services and wellness care to more than 20,831 Rockwall and Heath small animals. Not all veterinarians are the same, and having the right one can make a [...]
Animal Acupuncture
Pets are more important to us than ever before, and perhaps nowhere is this more apparent than in the medical care we demand for our animals. But besides the latest advances in high-tech veterinary health care, there has also been a strong movement among pet owners to provide medical care that dates back thousands of [...]
Taking your Dog to the Veterinarian for the First Time
One of the most important things you can do for your dog is to take him to the veterinarian on a regular basis. Annual check-ups are the best way to identify health problems early and to prevent other types of health issues, such as heartworm. However, these vet visits are not always pleasant experiences [...]
Understanding Pet Food Labels
Shopping for pet food can be a daunting task. Walking down the pet food aisle at the grocery store can leave one overwhelmed by the sheer number of boxes, bags, and cans vying for your attention. Sally Perea, a board certified veterinary nutritionist with Davis Veterinary Medical Consulting in Davis, Calif., discusses how pet food [...]
Don’t you Bring your Pet to an Ugly Vet
In my work with people whose pets have passed away I have gained a lot of experience about pet health care and safety. One of the most surprising things I learned is that all veterinarians are not alike. I don’t know why this was a surprise to me. Perhaps it was because like most [...]
Get a Veterinarian Before You Have a Crisis
(By Joe Cinova) Whether you are considering a purchase of a new pet, already have one, or are even thinking about adopting a pet do you have a Veterinarian yet? You should because you might just need one before too long. Â Some people think or should I say donât think about the possibility that [...]
Canine Aggression Toward Children
Every year, approximately 800,000 people in the United States are bitten by dogs, half of them children. Dr. Ilana Reisner, assistant professor of behavioral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, discusses why children are so disproportionately the victims of dog bites, and how adults can help protect their children through training [...]
Proper Ferret Care: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Ferret Healthy
Many new ferret owners will quickly find themselves overwhelmed by the differences between owning a ferret and owning other, more common, pets. There are many aspects about basic ferret care and more involved health issues you should be familiar with, and there are a variety of ferret supplies that will help you maintain your [...]
Choosing a Pet for Your Family
If a child is growing up in a house without a pet, chances are it won’t be long before he or she begins asking (or begging) for an animal companion. Dr. Bonnie Beaver, past president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, discusses the factors parents should consider when bringing a pet into a house with [...]