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Happy Holidays from Village Gate Animal Hospital! This time of year is filled with family, food, and decorations. Here are some holiday pet dangers to watch out for in the weeks leading up to the New Year! Unsecured Christmas trees Christmas trees are...

It is December! Winter festivities have started, and kids everywhere are completing their holiday wish lists, hoping Santa missed all those naughty moments and will deliver an iPad or Xbox or puppy or kitten on Christmas morning. But, whether your little...

The words “cat” and “independent” go hand-in-hand. And, when it comes to grooming, most cat owners let their feline friends take care of that themselves. While cats can certainly be lower maintenance than dogs, they do still require some help with their...

Thanksgiving is a few weeks away and it is so easy to start feeding your dogs human food. While we’re often told to avoid giving our dogs people food, there are some human foods that make great treats for our canine companions. Here are some of the...

We never want our dogs to bite but dogs will react when they feel threatened or scared. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a dog bite occurs every 75 seconds in the U.S., and, each day, more than 1,000 people require emergency medical...

Summer has come to an end Fall is in full swing. Sweaters are out and the leaves are changing colors. While this is a wonderful time of year there are dangers to your pet you may not realize. Be Cautious of Rodenticides and Cold Weather Poisons The use of...

As we have learned cats can be picky eaters, so once they show interest in something, many pet owners will stick with it. There are a few foods, however, you should avoid feeding to your feline friend, and some might surprise you. Tuna A cat fed a steady...

Dogs are social creatures that thrive when given the opportunity to be active, both physically and mentally. If you’ve ever come home from a long day at work to a raided trashcan or chewed-up shoes, it might be because your dog is bored and lacking...

Many animal health experts agree that cats are safest when kept indoors. But, without properly enriched indoor environments, cats become increasingly bored and are likely to gain unhealthy amounts of weight. In fact, a 2016 Association for Pet Obesity...

Just like humans, animals can be affected by second-hand smoke. Pets that inhale smoke are at risk for more health problems and cell damage. Secondhand smoke is the same for pets as it is for humans, even walking into another room within your home can...