If your pet becomes anxious or fearful during noisy events, such as thunderstorms or fireworks displays, they may be suffering from a condition known as noise aversion, a common yet often misunderstood issue in pets. Noise aversion affects approximately 67% of dogs and many cats in the United States, causing significant distress and a negative [...]
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common condition that can have devastating consequences for your pet, but with early detection, appropriate management can help prolong your pet’s quantity and quality of life. Our Town & Country Animal Hospital team provides CKD information and explains why early detection is so important. What is chronic kidney disease [...]
Pruritus is a complicated term meaning itchiness. Pruritus in pets can be caused by numerous conditions, and itchy skin can sometimes lead to serious health problems. Our Town & Country Animal Hospital team explains how we address pet pruritus. Potential pet pruritus causes Before we can treat pet pruritus, we must determine the cause, because [...]
Routine screening tests are an essential part of your pet’s veterinary care and should be performed at every wellness visit. While abnormal test results help our veterinarians identify and treat potential problems promptly, normal test results are also important. Our veterinary team will record your pet’s normal values to use as a comparison and to [...]
As you reflected on the past year and made plans for the year ahead, you no doubt made New Year’s resolutions to improve your body, mind, and soul. Our Town & Country Animal Hospital team knows you are also concerned about your pet’s health, and in case you have not already done so, we suggest [...]
Arthritis is a familiar term—but do pets experience the same aches and pains as their two-legged guardians? How can you tell if your pet has arthritis? And, can anything be done to help them? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this Town & Country Animal Hospital guide to arthritis in pets. Arthritis [...]
Many conditions can cause seizures in pets, and witnessing your pet have a seizure can be frightening. Our Town and Country Animal Hospital PC team wants to help by providing tips on how to react if your pet is affected. #1: Be informed about what causes pet seizures A seizure is a temporary, involuntary brain [...]
Excess weight can lead to serious health complications for your pet. Many pets are overweight or obese, but most pet owners don’t recognize the problem. Our Town and Country Animal Hospital PC team wants to help by answering frequently asked questions about pet weight management. Question: How do I know if my pet is overweight? [...]
If you have had an ear infection, you know how painful and irritating this condition can be. When your pet has a chronic ear infection, they suffer too, enduring inflammation and pain in a seemingly never-ending cycle of one ear infection after the other. Owners often find managing their pets’ chronic ear infections challenging, but [...]
You may be tempted to skip your pet’s annual wellness screening if they seem healthy, but these visits are extremely important to their overall health and wellbeing. Our Town and Country Animal Hospital team wants to explain how your pet can benefit from regular wellness screenings to ensure they get the care they need to [...]
