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One way to help fend off dental disease is to brush your pet’s teeth on a regular basis. While there are a lot of tricks we can teach our pets, brushing their own teeth is not one of them, so that task falls to owners. Take heart, however, because although...

Heartworm disease is one of the most painful, deadly, and costly parasitic infections. Fortunately, it’s also one of the easiest to prevent. In honor of National Heartworm Awareness Month, here are 11 facts you should know about the mosquito-transmitted...

While a “healthy weight” is something people understand, more than half of dogs and cats are overweight. If you aren't sure if your pet is overweight, talk to our great veterinarian at Village Gate Animal Hospital. Overweight and obese pets are at...

For Poison Prevention Month, we wanted to focus on some items that are common around your home. We hope that this will help you and your pet have a safe and healthy March! With that, here are a few household items that could prove to be fatal for your pet:...

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...