Canine Influenza H3N2 in the Southeast
Back in 2015, you may remember there was an outbreak in Chicago of a newer strain of canine influenza, H3N2. Prior to the Chicago outbreak, the H3N2 strain had …
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10 Arthropods Your Pet Should Avoid
Arthropods include insects as well as arachnids (spiders, ticks, and mites). As summer approaches and pets are spending more time outdoors, make sure you know what to help your …
Heat Awareness
It may not be summer quite yet, but some days are starting to feel like it. Lawndale Veterinary Hospital wants all pet owners to remember that it’s never a …
Are You Part of the Fat Pet Gap?
Have you heard of the ‘fat pet gap’? It can be a major obstacle in tackling obesity in our pets. The ‘fat pet gap’ refers to the situation when …
National Pet Week – How We Love and Show Kindness to Our Pets
It’s National Pet Week and National Be Kind to Animals Week – two themes that can be easily intertwined for us as pet owners. Pets are most definitely worth …
How to Select Nutritious Food For Your Pet
The benefits of excellent nutrition for your furry companions cannot be overstated. Great nutrition and healthy weight maintenance can certainly enhance your pet’s quality of life and contribute to …
10 Essential Skills Children Learn Through Having Pets
Today is National Kids and Pets Day. Pets can have a life-long impact on a child’s development – in a very positive way! Have you ever stopped to think …
What’s In Your Pet’s First Aid Kit?
What’s In Your Pet’s First Aid Kit? Pets are curious, and we all know that accidents can happen. So go ahead and commit to preparing for the unexpected by …
You Can Help Prevent Dog Bites!
You Can Help Prevent Dog Bites April 9 through April 15, 2017 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. As pet owners and pet lovers, we can all play a …
SNAP 4DX Test – Test Dogs Annually
SNAP 4DX Test – Test Dogs Annually Testing dogs for the presence of an adult heartworm infection is fast and effective with an in-house test called the SNAP 4DX test. …