The Significance of Spaying and Neutering Pets
Deciding to spay or neuter your pet is one of the best—and hopefully, first—decisions you will make for your pet’s health. Spaying or neutering improves your pet’s quality of life, longevity, and provides medical and [...]
7 Steps to Resolve Litter Box Woes
No cat owner wants their house to smell like cat urine. So, when your cat refuses to use their litter box, your stress levels begin to rise. The team at Belmont Animal Hospital wants to [...]
Why Does My Dog Do That? 8 Questions Answered
Dogs make excellent companions. They are loyal, playful, and always ready to offer a sloppy kiss. They are also amusing at times, although sometimes their behavior can be perplexing. The Belmont Animal Hospital team wants [...]
Heartworm Disease, Lyme Disease, Ehrlichiosis, and Anaplasmosis in Dogs
At Belmont Animal Hospital, we know that monitoring your dog's exposure to serious vector-borne disease agents is extremely important. Mosquitoes and ticks, which flourish in Middle Tennessee, spread four diseases—heartworm disease, Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and [...]
Little Lions: Indoor Cat Enrichment Ideas
Cats with access to the great outdoors may have more fun, but the fun can come at a high price. The higher risk of serious falls, being hit by a car, fights with other cats, [...]
Staying Active with Your Pet: Buddy the Border Collie’s Boot Camp
Meet Buddy the border collie, our guest writer this month. This herding dog is on the front lines every day as pets battle to get plenty of exercise and stay fit. Read on for ideas [...]