Do you enjoy summertime adventures with your pet? Although this is the season you spend the most time outdoors with your pet, the summer heat can be dangerous for your furry friend. Fortunately, with the right supplies, you can ensure your pet is prepared for the high temperatures and help them remain safe and comfortable [...]
Ticks are an important vector for a variety of serious diseases that can cause lifelong illness for pets and people. But, knowing what you must do if you find a tick on your pet can help prevent disease transmission and keep your family safe. Why is checking your pet for ticks important? Ticks may be [...]
Grooming is an essential part of pet care, promoting their overall health and wellbeing, and while some tasks are better left to the professionals, you can help maintain your pet’s appearance at home. Our Hearthstone Veterinary Hospital team shares five tips to help you take care of your pet’s basic grooming needs. Benefits of at-home [...]
Pets are great companions—snuggling up to us when we’re sick, making us laugh when we’re feeling down, and sniffing out hidden snacks. Pets’ powerful noses can lead them right to trouble, however, if they sniff out a toxic substance. Keep your four-legged friend safe from common household toxins by following our Hearthstone Veterinary Hospital team’s [...]
While your pet’s smile may not be pearly-white, their breath should not knock you over when they lean in for a kiss. Keeping your furry pal’s dental health in tip-top shape has untold benefits for both of you, and it is something that shouldn’t be ignored. Tackle tough tartar and sticky plaque with the following [...]
Oregon winters can get quite chilly, and you don’t want to leave your pet out in the cold, which can be hazardous for pets. But, you can keep your pet cozy and warm with essential cold-weather pet gear and supplies. Our Hearthstone Veterinary Hospital team shares these must-have pet essentials that will keep your pet [...]
Humans are believed to be drawn to babies’ faces to activate our desire to nurture and love. Brachycephalic breeds have similar features—large heads, round eyes, and short little noses—that we find attractive and undeniably cute. Many also have agreeable, low-energy personalities that make them much-desired family pets. Unfortunately, the skull and body shapes of these [...]
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and reflection with family and friends, and there’s no room at the table—or under it—for a pet emergency or mishap. Check out Hearthstone Veterinary Hospital’s tips to ensure a happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving that everyone can be thankful for—including your pet. Gather round the table—hazardous holiday foods for [...]
Veterinarians recommend annual or biannual wellness screenings for pets to ensure health complications are detected in the early stages when treatment is easier. Our Hearthstone Veterinary Hospital team explains why these visits are important for your pet’s health. #1: Your pet ages faster than you Pets age significantly faster than humans. Small-breed dogs and cats [...]
Indoor cats are generally healthier and live longer lives, but without opportunities to express their predatory nature, they can get bored and frustrated, which can lead to behavior problems. Our team at Hearthstone Veterinary Hospital wants to help you keep your indoor cat mentally and physically engaged, and we’ve enlisted help from an expert. Luna, [...]
