Taking your cat or dog in for routine exams is the best way to prevent and identify a variety of health issues in your pet. In this article, our Jackson vets discuss what you can expect when you bring your pet in for a wellness exam.
While injuries are fairly common among dogs and most will be small and manageable, there might be times when your dog will require a bit of extra care. Here, our Jackson vets share some advice for dog wound care while at home, when you should consider seeing a vet, and how to speed up recovery.
Your dog or cat may be panting, but that isn't the same thing as labored breathing. Labored breathing actually means that your pet is struggling to breathe properly. Here, our Jackson vets explain what shallow breathing and difficulty swallowing in cats and dogs (difficulty swallowing sometimes accompanies labored breathing) and what to do if your pet is showing signs of labored breathing.
Cats are daring, inquisitive creatures who enjoy exploring their surroundings. On their adventures, they may become injured and sustain a wound. Today, our Jackson vets talk about the most common causes of wounds in cats, how you can help treat them, and when you should take your lovable feline to the vet.
It's essential for our pets to stay hydrated, so what should you do if your cat won't drink water? Our vets in Jackson list some reasons why your cat may not be drinking and what you to do next.
Have you noticed your dog panting or becoming more restless at night lately? You might understandably be feeling some concern. In this post, our Jackson vets list dangerous and non-dangerous reasons your dog might be panting at night, as well as causes of panting at night and when to visit your veterinarian.
Blood tests for cats are a valuable tool in most veterinary clinics. Our Jackson vets explain why blood tests for cats are important and what each test result might mean.
You've just found out that your cat needs an ultrasound. So, what exactly is a deline ultrasound and how can it help your pet? Our Jackson specialist vets explain how ultrasound scans are performed on pets in our in-house veterinary diagnostic lab.
Dog's drool is a normal part of life for some breeds of dog, but what do you do if there's a lot of slobber on your pet's face? Is it cause for concern? Today, our Jackson vets discuss drooling in dogs and when you should be concerned.
When it comes to ensuring the health and well-being of your beloved pet, a crucial partnership exists between veterinarians and veterinary diagnostic labs. Today, our Jackson vets will detail this partnership and discuss why diagnostic tests are so important for your pet.
Northside Animal Clinic is accepting new patients! Our experienced vets are passionate about the health of Jackson companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.