When your pet comes in for their annual or biannual wellness visit, you may think they’re simply getting required vaccines. However, your pet’s veterinary wellness visit consists of so much more, including lifestyle-based vaccinations, nutrition and behavior evaluations, screening tests, and preventive care recommendations. Read our Aberdeen Veterinary Clinic team’s answers to frequently asked questions [...]
With more than half the nation’s pets classified as overweight or obese, pet owners should take this issue more seriously. Read our Aberdeen Veterinary Clinic team’s pet weight guide and learn why your furry pal may be packing on the pounds, how you can help them lose weight, and help keep them fit and lean. [...]
Cats are known for their incredible ability to hide pain and illness. This trait may have served their wild ancestors well, but is much less helpful for our domestic pets. Failing to identify health problems in cats can lead to advanced conditions developing seemingly overnight. This skill of disguising pain and impaired mobility means that [...]
Respiratory infections are one of the most common infectious diseases seen in cats. The infections range widely in severity, can lead to lifelong illness that reappears when cats are stressed, and may result in life-threatening illness. Although viruses cause the majority of feline respiratory infections, symptomatic treatment can prevent your cat’s condition from worsening and [...]
You may seldom see your cat at their water bowl, so you can’t be really sure how much they are drinking. While they likely sneak in a few gulps here and there, boosting these desert animals’ water intake is extremely important. Their ancestors may have thrived in arid conditions, making them especially skilled at extracting [...]
Giardia is an often misunderstood intestinal parasite that can infect dogs, cats, livestock, and a wide variety of wildlife—and certain strains can infect people. Learn how to best protect your four-legged friend from this intestinal parasite as we uncover the truth about Giardia in dogs. Myth: I can see Giardia parasites in my dog’s stool [...]
Whether your curious cat bats at a cornered bug, or your daring dog sticks their nose into a beehive, your furry pal can easily fall victim to a bug bite or sting. Most pets do not react severely to insect attacks, but some pests may inject them with venom. Learn to identify problematic bug bites [...]
The summer temperatures and bright sunshine beckon you outside to enjoy the weather with your furry pal. However, heat, humidity, and what you do to keep cool can be dangerous for your pet. Follow our Aberdeen Veterinary Clinic team’s heat safety tips to make the most of your summer with your four-legged friend. #1: Enjoy [...]