Caring for your Companion
Health and behavior advice for pet owners.
Let’s Dish: 7 Reasons For Appetite Changes in Pets
Your pet’s eating and drinking habits provide your Animal Hospital of Parkland veterinarian with important clues about their overall health. Sudden or uncharacteristic changes can mean your pet is...
Help! My Pet is Having an Allergic Reaction
Allergic reactions can be dramatic and frightening for pets and pet owners. But, knowing how to recognize and respond to your pet’s acute and alarming irritation can help you stay calm and in...
On Baited Breath: Rodenticide Poisoning in Pets FAQs
According to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, rodent poison (i.e., rodenticide) is included in the top 10 list of common pet poisonings each year. And, while the frequency of pet encounters...
6 Facts About Giardia in Dogs
Almost all dogs will struggle with intestinal parasite infections at some point during their lives—most commonly as a puppy. Giardia is a common intestinal parasite in dogs—affecting adults and...
5 Bugs That Bug Your Pet
Bugs tend to come out in force in the summer. Pets are often curious about these creepy crawlies. This is a bad combination that can lead to your pet being bitten or stung. Our Animal Hospital of...
4 Pet Heat Hazards
Summer is all about fun in the sun, and many people want to include their four-legged family member. However, rising temperatures and scorching sun rays can be dangerous for pets. Our Animal...
Pet Boarding Basics
Taking your pet with you isn’t always an option when you travel, and you may consider boarding your four-legged friend. Our Animal Hospital of Parkland team knows how stressful leaving your pet...
Grooming Guidelines for Pet Owners
Grooming your pet is important to keep them clean and prevent certain health problems. Our Animal Hospital of Parkland team wants to ensure you perform the procedures properly, and we provide...
Twisted Whiskers: Is Your Cat Stressed?
Cats are extremely sensitive to stress, a negative emotional state that can lead to serious health conditions. Unfortunately, cats are also expert at concealing their feelings, so their owners often...
Which Itch is Which? Itchiness in Pets
Scratch, scratch, scratch, scream? If your pet’s incessant itching and scratching is driving you crazy, imagine how your pet must feel. Excessive itchiness (i.e., pruritus) is a common clinical sign...