Pet Care Blog of Westfield Veterinary Hospital

How to Make Vet Visits a More Pleasant Experience for Your Pet

November 2, 2020

Does your pet dislike visiting the vet? These tips may make visits less stressful.

Hot Spots and Pets: What You Can Do to Help Your Furry Friend

November 2, 2020

Does your pet frequently develop hot spots? Find out how to prevent and treat the painful spots.

Rabies

November 2, 2020

Rabies is a fatal viral infection that is transmitted primarily through bite wounds. Skunks, bats, raccoons, and foxes are the primary carriers. Rabies is also fatal to humans, there has been only one case of a person surviving rabies when treatment was started after clinical signs were present. Puppies

Arthritis

November 2, 2020

The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which can be due to wear and tear on joints from over use, aging, injury, or from an unstable joint such as which occurs with a ruptured ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee.
The chronic form of this disease is called degenerative joint disease

Can Pets Sense Pregnancy?

November 2, 2020

Your pets probably don’t understand that in nine months a new baby will be joining your family, but dogs and cats do detect differences in mood, posture, behavior, and body chemistry that clue them that an enormous change is happening.
Your dog or cat will pick up other signs, too: Our four legged

What is an Emergency?

November 2, 2020

We all become worried when our beloved pets become ill, but when should we take them to an emergency hospital? Most larger communities have an ER for pets, but when do we need to utilize one? What symptoms are serious and need immediate attention, and what can wait until the next day for your regular

Small Dog Health Problems

November 2, 2020

Do you know which health problems are most likely to affect your small dog?

Six Tips for Keeping Your Dog Cool

November 2, 2020

Many areas of the world are seeing record high temperatures, which makes it even more important to ensure that your pets are kept cool. Veterinarians commonly see dogs with heat stroke, but most of these cases could easily have been averted with some easy precautions.
The following six tips will help

Pet Insurance Explained

November 2, 2020

As the amount of money spent on pet healthcare increases steadily at an estimated rate of 40% a year, and as pets become more like family, owners are looking to spend more on their pet’s health. Pet owners also want to have their pets covered by insurance.
Some basic plans start at $10 a month, while

What We Learn

November 2, 2020

Continuing education is important, even after veterinarians have completed their college studies and acquired the appropriate licenses.
Students interested in a career in veterinary medicine should begin their preparation by doing well in general science and biology in junior high school. They need

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