by Rice Village Animal Hospital | May 15, 2019 | Health
Cat’s are known for being independent! With that being said, most cat owners usually let their feline friends take care of themselves. While cats can certainly be lower maintenance than dogs, they do still require some help with their hygiene. Here are a few...
by Rice Village Animal Hospital | May 1, 2019 | Health
Now that springtime is well underway, many of us will be heading outside to get our yards into tip-top shape. Although a beautiful yard doesn’t come without the help of certain tools and additives, there are many hazards amongst common gardening products that...
by Rice Village Animal Hospital | Apr 26, 2019 | Health
One way to help fend off dental disease is to brush your pet’s teeth on a regular basis. While there are a lot of tricks we can teach our pets, brushing their own teeth is not one of them, so that task falls to owners. Take heart, however, because although it may...
by Rice Village Animal Hospital | Apr 14, 2019 | Health
There are many things you can do to help your pet live a healthy life (exercise, proper diet). Today we want to talk about how to prevent a commonly heard about ailment: Heartworm Disease. We will discuss what it is, how to prevent it, and how to treat it. If you have...
by Rice Village Animal Hospital | Mar 27, 2019 | Health
While a “healthy weight” is something people understand, more than half of dogs and cats are overweight. Overweight and obese pets are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, orthopedic disease, and more. Here are four ways to keep...
by Rice Village Animal Hospital | Mar 14, 2019 | Health
You may know some household items and plants that are poisonous for pets. For Poison Prevention Month, we want to share with you a few common household items that could prove to be fatal: Cooking spray might seem innocent enough. However, if you have a pet bird, pay...