Mosquitoes are an outdoor nuisance that can rapidly end up being an indoor issue. However it isn’t really just the biting from the female mosquitoes one need’s to fret about. Heartworms, which are spread through mosquitoes that transmit the larvae, are a much more alarming concern for your dog. Heartworm larvae travel from the place…
Category: Cat Health
Veterinary Dental Cleanings: A Must Have for Your Pets
Dogs and Cats Need Veterinary Dental Cleanings You know you need to provide your pet with food and water, but annual physical exams, as well as a professional veterinary dental cleanings in Broken Arrow, are just as important for your pet’s health. You may be doing a good job with regular at-home care, yet tartar…
Signs of Pyometra in Cats
How do you know if your cat has pyometra? Sometimes the symptoms are straightforward, but at other times the disease can be tricky to diagnose. Knowing the signs of this condition can, quite literally, save your cat’s life. WHAT IS PYOMETRA? Pyometra is defined as an accumulation of pus within the uterus, which can…
Cat Exams - August 22nd is Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
Why the Need for Regular Cat Checkups? In the United States, cats are more popular than dogs yet they get less than half the veterinary care provided to their canine counterparts. Hence “Take Your Cat to the Vet Day” was proclaimed to remind cat owners about the significance of preventive care, particulary, cat exams. We welcome…
Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke in Pets
When someone gets Heatstroke in Pets Whenever I hear that a patient has a suspected Heatstroke in Pets, it shakes my entire body every time. Why? When someone gets heatstroke, there is almost always a need for the patient to be hospitalized. There is a high chance of the patient being in the life-threatening condition.…
Pet Health in Broken Arrow - 12 Tips You Need to Know
At Village Vet Animal Hospital in Broken Arrow, OK we want to help our pet parents provide the best care for their pets that they can. Here are 12 pet health care tips that every pet parent should know to help their pet’s enjoy long healthy lives. 12 Pet Health Care Tips 1. Annual pet…
Pet Wellness Exams Protect Your Family And Pets
Secure Your Household And Pets Against Shared Threats There are numerous ways that having a pet can support your health. Animals offer emotional support, help people exercise and aid the disabled. That is why pet wellness should be taken into utmost importance. On the other hand, family pets (and other animals) can also spread diseases to…