Pet Care Blog of Westfield Veterinary Hospital

Keeping Your Pets Safe During Flea and Tick Season

November 2, 2020

Would you like to keep your pet free of ticks and fleas? Try a few of these tips.

A Guide to Pet Nutrition

November 2, 2020

In 2007, several million bags of pet food were recalled in the United States due to contamination. Though some of the recalls were done by the manufacturers voluntarily to “be safe,” some of the recalled food was found to have contaminated vegetable proteins. Several pets unfortunately died, and even

What to Do When Your Pet Goes on the Carpet

November 2, 2020

Straining to urinate, frequent urination, blood in the urine, and accidents in the house are common symptoms that pet owners report to their veterinarian. Many times the signs come on suddenly, as people find urine spots on the floor, often near the door where the dog goes outside. Cat owners may notice

Feline Leukemia Virus: What You Need to Know

November 2, 2020

Feline leukemia (FeLV) is a virus that weakens your cat’s immune system. Unfortunately, when the immune system does not function properly, your cat may be more likely to develop other diseases, such as cancer and blood disorders.
How Cats Contract Feline Leukemia
Cats get feline leukemia from other

Fleas, the Frustrating Pest

November 2, 2020

Consider the following scenario: You arrive home from a long flight from a wonderful, two-week vacation. As you drive home, you remind yourself the boarding kennel is already closed and you have to wait until tomorrow to pick up your dog, Max. You finally walk in the front door, happy to be home. As

Dangers of Rodent Bait

November 2, 2020

There are several general classifications of rodent poison (rodenticide) available over the counter. The most common is one that prevents blood clotting called an anticoagulant; D- con being the most easily recognized in light of the recent bans on second generation anticoagulant rodenticides.
Anticoagulant

Bloat in Dogs

November 2, 2020

Bloat may end your dog’s life if you’re not aware of the symptoms.

Wellness Coloring Book

November 2, 2020

Picking the Right Pet, Welcome Your New Pet Home, Pets Need Proper Grooming, Feed Your Pet a Good Diet, Training Your Pet, Pets Love to Play!, and Pets Can Get Sick Just Like You.

Canaries

November 2, 2020

The Canary species is called Serinus canaria and is actually a member of the finch family, native to the Canary Islands. The wild canary is greenish yellow over most of their body with yellow underparts. The domestic canary comes in an array of bright colors and can live up to 10 years. Male canaries

Bearded Dragons

November 2, 2020

Bearded dragons are generally docile, and their aggressive displays are rarely seen in captivity. It is reported that even wild bearded dragons will sometimes allow themselves to be picked up without a struggle. Popular as pets, bearded dragons or “beardies” are moderately sized lizards native to Australia.

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