Warm weather means sun in our faces, wind in our hair and prevention on our pets! That’s right, it’s the time of year we all wait for to spend time outside and enjoy nature with our pets. But that also means it’s the time of year that fleas and ticks are most active. Unfortunately, they want to hang out…
As the spring season quickly approaches we want to make sure your pets are prepared and protected! When the weather gets warmer we often begin to see many pets go to doggie day-cares, dog parks, and boarding as their families start to travel again. With canine socialization becoming more popular, we have seen an influx of kennel cough cases. Kennel…
It’s that time of year when the house is filled with delicious treats. Among those sweets is usually the one we all know and love: chocolate. While it may be a sweet snack for you, it is dangerous for your pet. Here is what you need to know if your pet indulges in a little chocolate sampling of their…
A seizure is a fit of abnormal neuromuscular activity caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. These episodes can range in severity from moments of mental blankness to minor muscle twitching or convulsions, to a full “grand mal” episode. “Grand mal” episodes are characterized by recumbency, paddling, drooling, urination, defecation, and altered consciousness. There are a variety of…
Update April 29, 2020 With all of the news articles, headlines, and broadcasts, figuring out what information to listen to can be a bit of a challenge. This is why we want to reach out to you and give you the information you need to know about COVID-19 and how it affects your pets, as published by the American…
Trying to find the right canine preventatives for your pet can be overwhelming. There are many products that have different combinations of protection. Fox Hill Veterinary Clinic offers a variety of these products. We recommend that your canine be treated year round for protection against heartworm and intestinal parasites, additionally, your dog should be tested annually. Fleas and ticks…
Feline Leukemia Virus is an infectious disease that is common in cats, especially those who are very young, or already suffering from an illness that has lowered their immune system. The virus is easily spread through saliva, occurring through a bite wound or mutual grooming. One should exercise caution when letting your cat outside where possible infected cats may…
February is Pet Dental Health Month! Dental health is a very important part of your pet’s well being. A lot of other underlying health issues can be brought back to your pet’s dental health. Their teeth can get covered in a substance called tartar and this can start to form other issues, like gingivitis or infections. There are a…
Trying to find the right feline preventatives for your pet can be overwhelming. There are many products that have different combinations of protection. Fox Hill Veterinary Clinic offers products that we trust for your felines. Feline Preventatives: Topical Solutions Feline Bravecto is a topical solution that targets fleas and ticks. It can be given to cats and kittens 6 months…
The holiday season is in full swing with plenty of different foods around the table, ingredients for baking, and family visiting. With all the hustle and bustle of event planning, make sure you are keeping your pet in mind. Although a variety of different fun holiday food is okay for us, it is not so safe to share all…
