Did you know a majority of cats in the U.S. are overweight? A 2019 study found that 59.5% of cats fall into the overweight or obese category. Just like humans, cats can also suffer from being overweight, and it can lead to various health issues. As a pet owner, it is essential to ensure that your feline friend maintains a…
A big misconception about microchipping your pet is that the chips are public GPS trackers, locating your every move. However, that could not be further from the truth. In case of your pet getting out or becoming lost, a microchip containing a unique identification number will greatly increase the chances you and your pet are reunited. This chip cannot be…
Happy New Year from your friends at Animal Health Center! Start the new year off on the right paw by developing some wellness-oriented New Year’s resolutions for your pet. Your cat or dog depends on you to help them stay healthy and happy. The good news is that there are many easy-to-follow resolutions that you and your pet can do…
While your dog or cat may be a FOREVER puppy or kitten in your eyes, your senior pet’s body may start to face common ailments with age – just like ours. Pet owners often struggle to decipher whether the changes in your dog or cat are a normal part of aging or indications of serious health problems. While cats tend…
Your diabetic pet’s diet, exercise routine, and behavior are important to their everyday health and well-being. With the holidays bringing a change in routines and more time around friends and family members who might not understand your pet’s unique needs, managing your pet’s diabetes can be challenging this time of year. Here are a few tips to help you and…
October 27 is National Black Cat Day – a day to celebrate our black cats in all their glory! Read on for the truth about black cats. Through the millennium, nonsensical beliefs have framed black cats as bad luck, witches in disguise, weather predictors, and more. But how have black cats become the main character of these crazy beliefs and…
Wellness isn’t just for humans – our pets should also have consistent healthy diets, exercise routines, and vet appointments. In today’s blog we go over some ways you can ensure your pet is living their best lives! Exercise Whether it’s going for short, frequent walks around the neighborhood, playing fetch at the park, or having your cat chase their favorite…
Our pets get sick and they can also act a little odd, more so than normal. A common blood test can tell us a lot about what is going on with our pets internally. In the case of an eye or ear infection, a diagnosis is generally straight forward. There are some cases however that require a more in depth…