Five Things I Wish Every New Pet Owner Knew
Let’s be honest here, I wish I could tell every new pet owner, or anyone even thinking about getting a pet a lot of things. And I guarantee most people wouldn’t like everything I have to say about it. But I promise, it comes from a place of love and...
Deworming and Parasite Control in Puppies
FleasFound outside anywhere your pet is comfortable (cool, shade etc.). According to capcvet.org, “Ctenocephalides felis is the most common ectoparasite of dogs in North America.”They can cause skin irritation and transmit tapeworms. Flea infestations can...
3 Ways to Take the Fear Out of Visiting the Veterinarian
Visiting the doctor is not typically fun for anyone, including humans. Taking steps to reduce your pet’s fear and anxiety related to visiting the veterinarian not only helps your pet, it also helps reduce the stress put on you and the veterinary health...
Dogs & Heartworm Disease
April is Heartworm Awareness Month, and while most people know about heartworm disease, they don't necessarily know what it is. Today, our goal is to help you understand a little bit more about what this disease is and how you can protect your pet. What...
Ready Your Pet for Your Baby
Congratulations on your upcoming baby from all of us at Prairie Animal Hospital! Now that you’re expecting a two-legged baby, your four-legged baby is in store for some serious life changes. Do your best to prepare fur baby for human baby by keeping the...
Good to Know: Poison Prevention
For Poison Prevention Month, we wanted to focus on some items that are common around your home. We hope that this will help you and your pet have a safe and healthy March! With that, here are a few household items that could prove to be fatal for your...
Dental Care Is More Than Just Brushing Their Teeth
The most pervasive disease in our pets is periodontal disease. 80% of all pets have this if they are over the age of 3 years old. This condition is an infection of the tissue around the tooth. The tissue is very important to take care of since this...
Yes, Your Dog Can Catch A Cold Too
Dogs are great at catching all kinds of things—that food you accidentally dropped, the once-stuffed toy that has no guts left, that tennis ball you’re actually trying to play tennis with… But, can your dog catch your cold? While our cold and flu viruses...
Tips For Monitoring and Maintaining Your Pet’s Weight
According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 53% of adult dogs and 55% of cats in the US are obese or overweight. 22% of dog owners and 15% of cat owners said their pet's weight was normal when it was actually overweight or obese. The point is...
Seven Goals For Your Pet in 2019
The new year is almost here and it's time to put your pet's health first! Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, the veterinarians here at Prairie Animal Veterinary Hospital stress the importance of an annual physical examination. Thorough check-ups...
