Poisons Among Us—7 Common Household Toxins That Are Harmful to Pets
Toxin exposure and ingestion is one of the most common preventable pet emergencies nationwide, and with more U.S. pet owners working from home, the annual totals continue to rise. Your pet’s poison prevention begins with [...]
Pet Dental Health Do’s and Don’ts
Pets whose teeth are neglected can experience serious health problems. Appropriate dental care is necessary to prevent periodontal disease and the associated issues that can occur. February is National Pet Dental Health Month, so our [...]
5 New Year’s Resolutions For Pets
The new year is the perfect time to reflect on the past and set goals for the future. New Year’s resolutions can motivate you to make healthy changes—not only for people. As a pet owner, [...]
7 Tips For a Successful Pet Adoption
Bringing home a new adopted pet is exciting, but you must first take steps to prepare for your new arrival. Our Belmont Animal Hospital team wants to help by offering tips that should ensure a [...]
When Getting Old Hurts: How to Assess Your Senior Pet’s Quality of Life
Senior pets most commonly experience discomfort or pain because of osteoarthritis, dental disease, or other uncomfortable conditions. However, many other health issues can also decrease your older pet’s quality of life (QOL). You must carefully [...]
The Powerful Protection of Pet Vaccines
Vaccination is essential to your pet’s preventive care and demonstrates your responsibility as a pet owner, but you may not know which diseases vaccines protect your pet from contracting. To better understand your pet’s vaccinations, [...]