Leaving a beloved pet can cause anxiety for some pet parents, especially if there are concerns about illness or medical conditions. Here, our Thornton vets share some advice about pet care while you are away and how medical pet boarding can help your cat or dog stay safe and healthy until you return.
As your pup reaches their golden years the care they need will need to change as their body and mind do. Here, our Thornton vets discuss the importance of routine senior pet care and provide some tips on how to help your beloved pet live comfortably once they are considered geriatric.
Your dog's diet will play a role in their health and wellbeing throughout their life. Here, our Thornton vets share some information about the impact of diet on your aging pup and how choosing the best dog food for your senior dog can help keep them healthy.
Your dog's bodily functions are regulated by hormones secreted by glands throughout their body. When these glands don't work properly, illnesses can occur. Today, our Thornton vets discuss thyroid hormones, what they do, and the purpose of thyroid testing for your dog's health.
Diagnostic tests help veterinary professionals gain an understanding of the internal health of pets. This can help with ongoing health care, diagnostics, and treatment of conditions. Today, our Thornton vets talk about what is learned from blood tests for cats and what can be seen in the results.
Heavy breathing is normal in dogs after running around but it is much less commonly seen in cats. This isn't to say that it doesn't happen, but you should be wary of serious conditions that can cause panting. Our Thornton vets talk about the various normal and abnormal causes of heavy breathing or panting cats, and when you should reach out to your vet or nearby emergency clinic.
While we can expect our feline friends to pant a little after rigorous activity or exercise, panting can be worrisome when it happens at times of rest. But when is it considered an emergency? Here, our vets in Thornton talk about the causes of heavy breathing in cats and when you should bring them in for emergency veterinary care.
Blood blisters naturally occur after trauma and injury, in cats, this most frequently happens to the ears. Here, our Thornton vet team talks about the causes of aural hematomas in cats, what symptoms you may see, and how surgery can help to treat them.
If you have decided to bring home a new kitten or if your cat has had a new litter of kittens then you likely have many questions about their care and what happens over the first few weeks. Today, our Thornton vets talk about newborn kitten care and when you can expect them to open their eyes.
Is your cat eating more and gaining weight fairly quickly? This might lead you to believe that she is pregnant. In today's blog, our Thornton vets talk about the signs of pregnancy in cats, how the vet will diagnose the pregnancy, and how long you can expect your cat to be pregnant.
Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital is always accepting new patients! Our vets are passionate about providing kind and loving veterinary care to Thornton companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.
