Ear infections are a common problem in pets, who can suffer from recurring, painful, chronic infections. Learn everything you need to know to help reduce your pet’s chances of ear infections and to lessen infection severity, from our Stanton Pet Hospital team’s answers to frequently asked questions about ear infections in pets. Question: What causes [...]
Eye problems frequently pop up in pets and can range in severity from mild irritation to blinding pain. Red eyes, which are one of the most common issues, can be caused by a multitude of conditions. Identifying the reddened portion of your pet’s eye is key to determining the cause and administering the appropriate treatment. [...]
Behavioral issues, such as nonstop barking, destructive chewing, urinating outside the litter box, and inappropriate scratching, can be frustrating and interfere with your owner-pet bond. Our Stanton Pet Hospital team wants to do everything we can to facilitate your relationship with your four-legged friend, and we provide tips to help you learn to address common [...]
More than 10 million pets in the United States go missing every year, and if your pet does a disappearing act and isn’t microchipped, they may never find their way back to you. Our Stanton Pet Hospital team encourages all pet owners to microchip their four-legged friend, and we explain the reasons why this procedure [...]
Numerous conditions can cause seizures in pets, and these episodes can be upsetting and frightening, especially if you don’t know how to respond. Read our Stanton Pet Hospital team’s informative blog to learn about seizures in pets and how you should react to provide the care your four-legged friend needs during an episode. Pet seizure [...]
Cats are sensitive creatures, and they are easily stressed. If your cat feels anxious, they can experience physical and psychological consequences, which can negatively affect their quality of life and lead to unwanted behavioral problems. Our Stanton Pet Hospital team wants your feline friend to be footloose and fancy-free, and we provide valuable information to [...]
When your pet is sick or injured, you want to find out their test results as soon as possible. In-house veterinary diagnostics are valuable tools to help diagnose dogs’ and cats’ conditions quickly. Our Stanton Pet Hospital is equipped with an in-house laboratory that can handle X-rays, ultrasound, blood work, and other diagnostic tests. Learn [...]
Dogs lead a rough-and-tumble life, and these antics can lead to an injured limb. Injuries and other ailments can cause your dog to favor a limb. Read our guide to learn about four common limping conditions our Stanton Pet Hospital team treats. #1: Arthritis may cause your dog to limp Arthritis is a painful degenerative [...]
A single mosquito bite can transmit heartworms to your pet, and year-round prevention is necessary to protect your four-legged friend from these harmful parasites. Our Stanton Pet Hospital team strives to maintain every pet’s health and we provide information you should know about heartworm disease and prevention. Heartworm transmission to pets Dogs and wild canids, [...]
When your pet has their annual wellness visit, your veterinarian performs a physical exam and administers vaccinations. Although your pet may appear perfectly healthy, we also recommend they have blood testing to monitor and examine their health at a cellular level, evaluating your pet for health issues we cannot detect during a physical exam, and [...]
