Walking your dog can be a great source of exercise for both them and yourself, as well as a great bonding opportunity with your four-legged friend. If you have a relatively young dog that hasn’t experienced too many walks yet, though, then they most likely still have sensitive pads on their paws. Walking on certain [...]
As a human, you’re probably used to getting your blood taken. Your doctor may ask you to get blood work done every few years or so just to check in and see how everything is going within your body. Similar to how we get blood work done, an annual blood test is very important our [...]
In the first part of this series, we discussed some important points when preparing for an emergency animal hospital visit. In this part, we will discuss what pet parents can expect during the visit to the emergency veterinary hospital. When you arrive… Upon arrival, the emergency veterinary staff will ask you what happened to your [...]
If you’re a proud pet parent, one of your worst nightmares most likely includes something bad happening to your pet. Unfortunately, accidents and illnesses aren’t always avoidable and bad things can happen to the most beloved pets, but this is why emergency animal hospitals exist. Veterinarians and technician staff are always available and ready to [...]
We here at SAVS deal with interesting pet incidents all the time. While we work to nurse every pet to health that comes through our door we also try our best to make the owners feel relaxed while we deal with their emergency. We deal with a lot of different emergencies every day and we [...]
We all love our pets as if they were a part of our families. Often times, couples get pets before they have children, so their dog or cat is almost like their first born child. Why would you have a pet if you did not love them with all your heart? Veterinarians and animal hospitals [...]
You’re a dog lover. What’s not to love? They’re adorable, friendly, and loyal. Tons of people have dogs. In fact, even during the most recent recession, 92% of pet owners spent the same amount of money or more on their animals. Why More Than One? When you’re an animal lover, it’s hard to have just [...]
Countless people see the holiday season as a time of safety, joy, and togetherness — all of which include pets as part of the mix! But while you’re enjoying all of the festivities the winter holidays have to offer, your four-legged family members could be getting into trouble. If you’re wondering how to keep pets [...]
Dogs can bring boundless love and joy into your life. They are always there for you whether you want to play, go for a walk, or need a hug. The relationship between a dog and its owner is a beautiful thing, and in order to preserve this wonderful connection, you should be aware of potential [...]
Owning pets is as American as baseball, apple pie, and gorging on Halloween candy every October 31. Today, there are roughly 43.3 million households with dogs and 38.9 million households with cats, and as a pet owner, it’s your responsibility to make sure that your cats and dogs are protected and healthy at all times. [...]
