Grove City Veterinary Hospital Blogs
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Veterinary Blog
Check out the latest educational articles and tips from the Grove City Veterinary Hospital team.
Food Safety Month: Uncovering Xylitol
Food Safety Month: Uncovering Xylitol As pet parents, we want to keep our furry companions happy and healthy. However, sometimes, we accidentally expose them to something harmful or even deadly. In recent years, Xylitol, a sugar substitute commonly found in sugar-free...
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care for Your Pet
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care for Your Pet Our furry companions are an integral part of our family. Just like us, they, too, can experience sudden health issues or accidents that require immediate medical attention. In such critical situations, it is crucial to know...
Why Is My Pet Itchy?
Why Is My Pet Itchy? As pet owners, we adore our furry companions and strive to provide them with a healthy and happy life. However, it can be distressing to witness our beloved pets incessantly scratching, biting, or licking themselves. Itchy skin in cats and dogs is...
Unveiling Potential Risks: Common Diseases Transmissible from Pets to Humans
Unveiling Potential Risks: Common Diseases Transmissible from Pets to Humans Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can be passed from pets to people and are more common than you may think. Your pet may appear to be perfectly healthy, but they can be carrying a...
Step-by-Step: How to Successfully Introduce a New Cat to Your Household
Step-by-Step: How to Successfully Introduce a New Cat to Your Household In honor of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month—which should be every month, in our opinion—our team wants to smooth the way for bringing a new cat into your home. Cats are sensitive creatures, and it can...
5 Tips for Safe Swimming Practices for Pets
5 Swimming Safety Tips for Pets As summer temperatures heat up, you and your furry pal likely want to cool off with a swim. Although it’s in their name, not all dogs–or pets–know how to “doggy paddle,” so take proper precautions when you swim with your four-legged...
What You Need to Know About Hot Spots in Your Pet
Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot: Hot Spots in Pets When their skin feels on fire from itching, your pet may scratch, lick, and chew so much that they create a hot spot. Help your furry pal beat the itch by learning more about these incredibly uncomfortable sores. What are hot...
How Heartworm Prevention Works in Your Pet
Along with regular vaccinations and wellness exams, heartworm prevention is an essential part of keeping your pet healthy and disease-free. Since heartworm disease has been diagnosed in every U.S. state, and mosquitoes don’t take a break during the winter, keeping...
5 Common Soft Tissue Surgeries in Pets
Pets undergo a multitude of surgeries, from routine elective procedures, such as spay or neuter procedures, to life-saving operations. Soft tissue surgeries, as well as some orthopedic procedures, are commonly performed in general practice hospitals. However, certain...
Ten Famous Quotes About Veterinarians and Why They’re Impactful
The team at WhiskerCloud has had the pleasure of working closely with many veterinarians and witnessing firsthand the incredible work that they do. They are not just medical professionals but also advocates for animal welfare and the emotional well-being of their...