Your cat may seem to live a luxurious life filled with sunbeams, scratching posts, and easy meals, but you might be surprised to learn how easily minute household changes can stress your cat. Most cats can tolerate a one-time stressor, but many stressors stacked over time can lead to behavioral or physical manifestations. Stress is [...]
Pyometra is a serious uterine condition that occurs most commonly in older, intact (i.e., unspayed) female dogs. However, pyometra can also affect unspayed cats, hamsters, ferrets, guinea pigs, rats, and rabbits of any age. Pyometra is a life-threatening—but preventable—condition that our Providence Vet team wants you to learn about, so you can help your female [...]
Canine arthritis has been well recognized for many years. However, until recently, veterinary professionals believed cats were less likely to develop this painful, degenerative joint condition. Keep in mind that cats are pros at masking pain, and their owners are less likely than dog owners to bring them for routine wellness checkups, during which veterinarians [...]
Welcoming a homeless pet to your family can be a tremendously rewarding experience. When you adopt a shelter pet, you give that animal a new life by giving them a fur-ever home, and—in turn—you open shelter space for another animal who might desperately need it. Keep in mind, however, that pet adoption comes with challenges, [...]
Cancer is a concerning diagnosis and a common cause of death in senior cats and dogs. However, these conditions can be successfully treated, and your pet’s life can be prolonged and their quality of life improved when detected in the early stages. Our Providence Vet team wants to help by providing information about pet cancer [...]
Seizures are one of the most common neurological conditions reported in dogs, and cats can also be affected. Many conditions cause pet seizures, and some result in life-threatening situations. Our Providence Vet team provides information about seizures in pets in case your four-legged friend is affected. Pet seizure basics A seizure is sudden, uncontrolled electrical [...]
Intervertebral disc disease is a major cause of neurological dysfunction in dogs, and affected dogs experience significant pain and may be left paralyzed. Our Providence Vet team wants to answer some frequently asked questions about this condition in case your dog is at risk. Question: What is intervertebral disc disease in dogs? Answer: To understand [...]
Living in a coastal town is like being on vacation every day, but our pleasant environment has a few drawbacks, such as natural disasters. Hurricanes are a serious threat here in Virginia Beach, and can cause extra concern when you need to care and prepare for pets. However, a well-thought out hurricane preparedness plan that [...]
The sizzling summer is here. As you venture out with your pet to enjoy all that the warm-weather season has to offer, do not let heat-related hazards ruin the fun. Protect your pet by following our Providence Vet team’s heat safety tips. #1: Know heatstroke signs in pets Heatstroke is a tragic and preventable condition [...]
As July Fourth draws near, you may be wondering whether your four-legged friend should join the festivities. The celebrations do pose several major hazards, like heatstroke, pet-toxic foods, and fireworks, but with a little bit of planning, your pet can still have fun. Follow these five tips to keep your furry pal safe on Independence [...]