Pet Care Blog of Westfield Veterinary Hospital

Rescue Dogs

November 2, 2020

Among the many heroes in the days and weeks following September 11 were search and rescue dogs. These dogs and their handlers were brought in from all over the country to help at the New York and Washington, D.C. disaster sites. Many people are not aware that the handlers of these dogs are not always

Generic Flea Products

November 2, 2020

For almost two decades, safe, effective flea medications from your veterinarian have helped pet owners battle these blood-sucking parasites. Now, several “generic” flea medications are flooding the market, showing up in big box stores and grocery stores across the country. Will these cheaper medications

Pets and Newborns

November 2, 2020

Are you worried about how your pet may react to your new baby? These tips will help your pet adjust to life with a newborn.

Basic Dog Training

November 2, 2020

Although there are various techniques used to train dogs, the basics of any training regime are consistency and plenty of exercise. Discipline and affection are also key to a well-trained dog. Dogs need a leader – they feel more confident with a leader. If their owner is not the leader, they will take

Vomiting Versus Regurgitation

November 2, 2020

When you come home to find a mess on the floor, it is easy to assume that the dog vomited. Vomiting is very common in dogs, as they often eat weird things! There are actually many other causes of vomiting, including parasites, kidney disease, liver problems, pancreatitis, and food allergies. Overall,

Does Your Family Have a Dog Theft Prevention Strategy?

November 2, 2020

Finding Lost Pets
Losing a pet can be a heartbreaking experience that devastates entire families. Keep medical history and information about medical conditions with you at all times, always have current photos of your pet and be able to describe coat color/markings.

Online Pet Pharmacies – Saving Money or Risk to Your Pets?

November 2, 2020

Their ads promise to save you lots of money and even “a stressful trip to the veterinarian”. You are encouraged by slick video and professional announcers to purchase flea medications, pain relief drugs and even heartworm prevention all from the comfort of your living room and laptop computer. But, are

Does Your Dog Suffer From Anxiety?

November 2, 2020

Anxious dogs tend to act out in ways their people do not like. If you have ever returned home to discover shredded pillows or bite marks on your front door, you are probably familiar with the consequences of anxiety. Understanding why your dog is anxious is the key to helping your dog overcome this common problem.

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month

November 2, 2020

Do you know the symptoms that can occur if your pet has cancer?

Ferrets Can Be Furry Family Too

November 2, 2020

Fragile Ferrets Entertain Families and Friends
Your new family pet will provide you with entertainment and laughs as he or she climbs and crawls through tubes, hoses, boxes, clothing and pipes.
Keeping your ferret safe and secure in your home is easy with a bit of advanced planning.
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