What Does GDV Mean?
What Does GDV Mean? GDV stands for ‘Gastric Dilitation and Volvulus’. This is a condition where a dog’s stomach bloats (dilates) with gas, food, and/or fluid, and then the …
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You Can Help Prevent Dog Bites!
As a volunteer with the Guilford County Pet Responsibility Program, I am in 4th grade classrooms speaking with children frequently about responsible pet ownership. One of the topics we …
Heartworm Disease – Are Your Facts Correct?
When it comes to heartworm disease, do you have your facts correct? We have created a quiz to help you learn whether you have all the important stuff down. …
Puppy Behavior Training Matters
We all know that training a puppy takes time, patience, consistency, and perseverance. Additionally, teaching your puppy behavior commands will help create an obedient and well-behaved dog. But there …
Keep Your Pet Safe from Accidental Poisoning
In a blog earlier this week, we shared the ASPCA’s list of the Top 10 Toxins of the Year for 2017. Today, we want to give pet owners some …
Poison Prevention – Learn About the ASPCA’s Top 10 Toxins of the Year for 2017
It’s Poison Prevention Week! With so many potential hazards in our homes and yards, this is the perfect opportunity to Paws to Protect your pet from preventable poisonings. Take …
Puppy Care Insights
Lawndale Veterinary Hospital’s 4th Annual Puppy Care Fair is fast approaching! Have you registered for an evening full of information, giveaways, and fun? If you either have a new …
Raw Diets For Pets Are Risky
If you keep up with the news, you may have seen that there have been multiple recalls for raw pet food diets recently. These recalls raise awareness around the …
February 20th is Love Your Pet Day!
Today, February 20th, is Love Your Pet Day. Pets are just so easy to love. They bring joy, excitement, laughter, and enrichment into our lives. Sure, they might give …
Responsible Pet Ownership – What Does That Really Mean?
February is Responsible Pet Owners Month. Having a month dedicated to the idea of responsible pet ownership helps emphasize the importance of your role as a pet owner. While …