Pet Care Blog of Westfield Veterinary Hospital

Online Games & Quizzes

November 2, 2020

In this version of badminton, your tail is the racquet.
Make the dolphin do flips and tricks.
Play Zipper’s Kennel Chaos game!
Can you help get water in Zipper’s dish?
Use your frog tongue to catch delicious bugs.
Create your very own prize-winning pooch!
Speed down the ice while

Flea and Tick Season

November 2, 2020

Want to protect your pet from fleas and ticks? These tips can help.

Is My Dog Fat Or Is It A Thyroid Problem?

November 2, 2020

Wondering why your dog is packing on the pounds? A thyroid problem may be responsible for the weight gain.

Stress Relief for Pets

November 2, 2020

Stress isn’t just a problem for humans; your pet can experience the negative effects too. Illness, changes in the usual routine or the death of another pet can lead to an increase in your pet’s anxiety level. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to help your furry friend relax.
Signs of Stress
Your

Flea Prevention Is Important for Cats Too!

November 2, 2020

When most people think of who needs flea prevention, the family dog is at the top of the list, and often cats are forgotten or assumed to be flea free. Dogs are bathed more regularly than cats and when they scratch it’s much more obvious. Cats are very clean creatures; they groom themselves daily and

Lameness in Horses

November 2, 2020

Horse lameness is a condition that occurs when a horse is unable to move normally. While the majority of horse lameness is related to the foot, this condition may be caused by problems in a horse’s bones, muscles, nerves, tendons or ligaments. Repetitive injuries, infection, poor nutrition, tooth problems,

The Next Step

November 2, 2020

The grieving process includes accepting the reality of your loss, accepting that the loss and accompanying feelings are painful, and adjusting to your new life that no longer includes your pet.
How do I tell my family?
Family members usually are already aware of a pet’s problems. However, you should

Xylitol Food Additive Harmful to Household Pets

November 2, 2020

People love sweets and so do many dogs. In fact, some dogs love their family’s sweet treats and sneak bites of it when the humans aren’t looking. You or your children probably also share goodies with your family pet. Many sweets are made with the substance called xylitol.
Xylitol is used to manufacture

Liver Shunt

November 2, 2020

A liver shunt is also named a PSS, portosystemic shunt, portacaval shunt or portosystemic vascular anomaly. This abnormality occurs when a pet’s venous blood from the intestine bypasses the liver. In the normal pet, blood vessels pick up nutrients from ingested material in the intestine and carry it

LabraDoodle

November 2, 2020

They are all the rage across the United States and beyond. Cross-breed dogs such as cock-a-poos have been around for many years, while newer crosses, such as labradoodles and puggles have just begun to become popular. So, are these dogs a new “hot” breed or just a designer mutt?
The current rage

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