Cats say a great deal through their body language. They give off physical cues that can let us know when they're feeling anxious, scared, or content. Learn what signs to look for so you can start interpreting what your cat is saying. Signs of an anxious cat An anxious...

Although it's still winter, that's not a good reason to skip out on National Walk Your Pet Month in January. If your pet plants all four paws firmly on the ground when out on her walk, or lunges at every moving object, you may be tempted to opt out of celebrating Walk...

The image of your friend being presented with a cat or dog with a big red bow seem endearing. But before you decide to put a furry companion underneath your friend's Christmas tree, consider these three reasons why you shouldn't give a pet as a gift.  1. Adopting a...

Sometimes, our furry companions don't get to be our travel companions. If you're traveling for the holidays, be sure to plan ahead and make sure your pet is taken care of. We at Rice Village Animal Hospital proudly offer boarding! To help you prepare your pet for a...

It's a general rule of thumb that we shouldn't give our table scraps to our furry friends, no matter what kind of sweet look they're giving us. Still, it's good to be aware of what foods in particular are hazardous to them. Check out our list of 11 Thanksgiving foods...

While some of us humans may savor the opportunity to kick it at home all day by ourselves, our furry friends often feel differently. An empty home with no beloved humans around to play with or cuddle can bring on separation anxiety for our pets. Separation anxiety,...

Most of us out there grew up celebrating Halloween. We carefully chose costumes, carved pumpkins, went trick-or-treating, and—perhaps most importantly—did some candy trading so that we could stock up on our favorites. After years of the buzz, activity, and sugar highs...

These everyday items may seem harmless to us, but they can extremely harmful for your furry pal. If you own a pet, you’ll want to know about these items you probably have sitting around your home that could prove to be fatal for your pet. Cooking spray: No one wins...

At Rice Village Animal Hospital, we want to provide your pet with the best care possible while also making sure you feel equipped and confident in caring for your furry pal. A lot can happen during a veterinary visit, and we understand that sometimes, questions can...

If you're a dog owner, you should be aware of what gastric dilation-volvulus (GDV), also known as canine bloat, is and what causes it. Without treatment, GDV is a fatal condition. A dog with bloat may only have an hour or two to live. It occurs when a dog's stomach...