South hyland pet hospital blog

Itchy Pet Awareness Month
The Old Saying We’ve all heard the old saying, “If you lie down with dogs, you get fleas.” We take it to mean, of course, that if you associate with people who do questionable things, you’ll be guilty by association. Admonishments and platitudes aside, literal fleas...

Thunderstorm Anxiety
A Perfect Storm Thunder, lightning, high winds, heavy rain, and maybe even hail. Some of us live for a good summer thunderstorm. It showcases nature’s perfection in a way that’s potent and powerful. While a good storm – a perfect summer storm – may allow us to connect...

Leptospirosis
An Ounce of Prevention By now, most of us are aware of fleas, ticks, and heartworm. If you’re not, please read here. There are preventive vaccines and medications available for all three of those pesky, risky parasites, but there are also other bacteria prevalent in...