North Windham Veterinary Hospital Blogs

How to Prepare for Your Pet’s Passing Although saying goodbye to a pet is never easy, properly preparing yourself for it can lessen your mental and emotional pain. Here are four suggestions to help you prepare for and grieve the eventual loss of your pet.   #1:...

How To Keep Your Dog Safe During Walks Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30, but don’t let these common dangers ruin a perfect day. Keep your eyes peeled for the following issues when walking your pet.   #1: Other dogs...

Hazards in Your Home: 5 Common Pet Toxins In honor of National Animal Poison Prevention Week, which will take place March 19 to 25, our team wants to share some of the most common household products that are toxic to pets.    #1: Medications One of the most...

3 Ways to Tell When Your Pet Needs Their First Dental Cleaning Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, here are three signs that mean your four-legged friend would benefit from a professional pet dental...

Why Is My Pet Limping? When your pet suddenly develops a limp, you may wonder whether it is a problem that requires urgent care or an issue that can be managed at home with rest. Let’s run through the list of the most common reasons pets limp and when a limp turns...

As temperatures fall, so do humidity levels in your home and outdoors. A drop in humidity often leads to dry, itchy skin and can leave your furry pal uncomfortable during the winter months. Prevent excessive scratching and licking by soothing your pet’s skin with a...

As your furry pal grows older, regular exercise is critical to help them maintain healthy muscle mass and body condition. However, the same activities your pet enjoyed when they were younger can create too much stress on aching joints and stiff muscles. Change your...

How to Spot Hypothermia in Your Pet The temperatures may drop, but your furry pal still wants to go outdoors to play, exercise, and eliminate. However, wet snow, melting ice, and frigid temperatures can lead to hypothermia in your pet, despite their fur coat.   ...

5 Holiday Hazards That Can Harm Your Pet As the year draws to a close, holiday celebrations are still in full swing. But the additional activity and stress present the perfect opportunity for your pet to get into trouble, so keep an eye out for the following holiday...

November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Since approximately 1 in 4 pets will develop cancer at some stage in their life, it is essential to know how to spot potential warning signs. This month, our team wants to bring awareness to one of the most common...