You consider your home a sanctuary, a quiet haven from daily life. However, many hidden hazards lurk within. From everyday household items to seemingly harmless plants, numerous substances can be toxic to your four-legged friend. In this guide, our Driftwood Animal Hospital team describes the most common pet toxins and explains how to keep your [...]
An estimated 80% to 90% of cats and dogs are diagnosed with periodontal disease after age 3. That is a startling fact, especially since the disease is preventable. Therefore, our Driftwood Animal Hospital team is providing the information you need to better care for your pet’s oral health. Periodontal disease in pets is more than [...]
You play a crucial role in keeping your pet healthy, and routine wellness care is one of the most effective tools in your arsenal. Several pet diseases can be prevented or managed with regular veterinary check-ups, vaccinations, and preventive measures. Our Driftwood Animal Hospital team outlines five common pet diseases that you can prevent with [...]
The holiday season’s hustle and bustle can become chaotic, and with so much to do—gifts to buy, boxes to wrap, halls to deck, stockings to stuff, meals to plan, houses to clean—forgetting about the potential hazards that can harm your pet is easy. Our Driftwood Animal Hospital team shares three tips to help ensure your [...]
Pets come in all shapes, sizes, and species, but no matter what they look like, adopting a new pet is a remarkable experience. The many choices can overwhelm you. The decision to add a pet to your family—and which type of pet to choose—takes careful consideration, and our Driftwood Animal Hospital team is here to [...]
One of the biggest problems with obesity in pets is that pet owners are often unaware their furry pals are carrying extra weight. If they don’t realize their pet is overweight, then pet owners fail to take action to help them achieve a lean body condition, which can create a cascade of health consequences. To [...]
Dogs and cats are living longer than ever now thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, science, and nutrition. Most pet owners these days can expect to spend at least 10 to 15 years, and up to 20 years in some cases, with their pets by their side, with the exception of giant-breed dogs. One area [...]
In some cases, deciding whether to take your pet to the veterinarian can be difficult. Changes in your pet’s behavior may indicate they need attention, but should you rush them to the veterinary emergency hospital, schedule an appointment, or monitor them at home? Our Driftwood Animal Hospital team knows your pet means the world to [...]
Summer can be extra hot here in sunny Florida. Do you know how to protect your pet from the most common heat-related hazards? Find out in this Driftwood Animal Hospital guide to pet heat safety. Heatstroke and pets Heatstroke is a rapidly fatal condition that occurs when pets cannot effectively cool themselves and their internal [...]
Hepatic lipidosis, or fatty liver disease, is a condition that occurs in cats who haven’t eaten much, or at all, for several days or weeks. The cat’s body turns to stored fat for energy, which overwhelms the liver and leads to severe illness or death. Cats stop eating for many reasons, including stress, pain, concurrent [...]
