Pet Education Blog

The Halloween Hazard Hunt: Nine Places Pets Find Trouble at Home North Peoria Veterinary Hospital Look below eye level Before Halloween begins in North Peoria, take a walk through your home from the height of a dog or cat. The decorations you admire may look like toys. A candy dish you consider out of the

North Peoria Veterinary Hospital Aging changes pets, but pain should not automatically be filed under ‘just getting older.’ Arthritis, dental disease, injuries, spinal problems and other conditions can make everyday movement uncomfortable. The earlier those changes are recognized, the sooner a veterinary team can investigate what is happening and discuss ways to improve comfort. Desert

Bloodwork Isn’t Just for Sick Pets: A Life-Stage Guide for North Peoria Families North Peoria Veterinary Hospital When most people hear “bloodwork,” they picture a sick pet. Maybe a dog has been vomiting all day or a cat suddenly stops eating. Bloodwork is certainly helpful when something is wrong, but that is only one reason

North Peoria Veterinary Hospital By the time fall begins to reach North Peoria, many dogs are more than ready to reclaim their walking routes. Summer often turns outdoor exercise into a carefully timed operation, with early alarms, late-night potty breaks, and plenty of air-conditioned afternoons. Cooler weather changes the equation. Trails become more appealing, backyard

North Peoria Veterinary Hospital Pet weight gain has a way of hiding in plain sight. Your dog still races to the door when the leash comes out. Your cat still appears in the kitchen exactly three seconds after hearing a food bag open. Everything seems normal, so a slightly rounder middle may not feel important.