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Why Annual Wellness Exams are Vital for Your Dog’s Longevity and Happiness

Why Annual Wellness Exams Are Essential for Your Dog’s Health Your dog is more than a pet—they’re family. That’s why keeping them healthy and happy is a top priority. But are you scheduling annual wellness exams? At Montgomery Animal Hospital, we emphasize the importance of preventive care through routine check-ups. These visits are essential for [...]

Which shots do my pets really need?

Did you know that summertime is flu season for dogs? Or that parvovirus is more common in warm weather? Summer is a great time to review your dog and cat's vaccines to make sure they're fully protected while they play. Who needs what? Vaccinations prevent infectious diseases. We carefully select vaccines that are safe, painless, [...]

Not another hairball!

We've all been there - waking up in the middle of the night to the sound of our cat hacking and retching up a hairball. Or better yet, not waking up and getting the squishy surprise of stepping in it the next morning. Ick. But why do cats get hairballs? When should you worry? What [...]

How to make your pet smile

You can't have a healthy body without a healthy mouth. Rotten teeth cause pain in our pets, even though they won't show it. Very few animals will stop eating due to oral pain. They will mostly just slow down, or perhaps change the amount of time they spend with toys. First step: a comprehensive oral [...]

Drug-free ways to make your older pet more comfortable

Old age can cause challenges whether you have 2 legs or 4. Here are some simple steps you can take to make your older pet's daily life more comfortable and maximize the enjoyable moments. Senior-ize the home provide a comfortable bed - try adjusting thickness of the padding or providing a more firm surface [...]

Fleas and Ticks Don’t Social Distance

It's hard to concentrate in the midst of a global pandemic, but spring is bringing back all the usual pests and our pets need protection. So to keep your pets safe from disease-carrying fleas and ticks, here's what you need to know - we've put it into the mnemonic that's top of mind these days. [...]

Heartworm-deadly but preventable

When is a mosquito bite more than just an itchy annoyance for your dog, cat, or ferret? When that mosquito is carrying a parasite called heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis). Found in all 50 states but most prevalent in the South and Midwest, heartworms are transmitted from one pet to the next by a mosquito. Heartworms start [...]

Is your pet at risk of getting sick in the heat?

When it’s blazing hot outside, it's time to take a moment to make sure our four-legged friends are safe and comfortable. A new study of almost a million dogs in Britain confirmed what veterinarians have long suspected - older dogs, overweight dogs, and certain breeds are at increased risk of heat-related illness. Which breeds are [...]

What to do about separation anxiety

No one likes coming home to find a mess - whether that's an object torn to shreds, furniture damaged, or pee or poop to clean up. But chances are, your dog (or, very rarely, cat) isn't actually out to get you. He or she is more likely to be scared or nervous, and the mess [...]

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