by Village Gate Animal Hospital & Pet Resort | Jun 17, 2019 | Blog
It’s no secret that it can get pretty warm during the summer months in Columbus, OH! Your pet may not show you just how hot they are currently feeling, so it’s important to know what to watch for. Dogs and cats who are beginning to overheat will typically...
by Village Gate Animal Hospital & Pet Resort | Jun 2, 2019 | Blog
In the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention’s 2017 clinical survey, 56% of dogs and 60% of cats were classified as clinically overweight (body condition score (BCS) 6-7) or obese (BCS 8-9) by their veterinary healthcare professional. That equals an estimated 50.2...
by Village Gate Animal Hospital & Pet Resort | May 15, 2019 | Blog
Most cats surrendered to shelters every year are done so because of perceived behavior problems—primarily house soiling. And, unfortunately, most of the cats surrendered will be euthanized. It doesn’t have to be this way. Cats never eliminate outside their litter...
by Village Gate Animal Hospital & Pet Resort | May 1, 2019 | Blog
Planning on adding a new dog to your family? For one thing, getting a new addition to your family is already a big adjustment, but doing so while already having an existing pet is even more challenging! In order to keep everyone happy and safe, it’s important to...
by Village Gate Animal Hospital & Pet Resort | Apr 26, 2019 | Blog
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 it may...
by Village Gate Animal Hospital & Pet Resort | Apr 15, 2019 | Blog
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 disease:...
