Seneca Trail Animal Hospital Blogs

Summer Pet Care: Keeping Your Furry Friend Hydrated As the summer season approaches, it's crucial for pet owners to be mindful of their furry companions' hydration needs. With the rise in temperature, heat exhaustion and dehydration become serious concerns that can...

Essential Tips for Camping With Pets   Is there anything better than gazing up at the star-studded night sky with your furry pal curled up beside you by the campfire? We don’t think so. Camping with your pet is a great way to enjoy fun adventures together, but...

Pets as Carriers: Understanding Zoonotic Diseases and How to Stay Healthy   Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can be passed from pets to people and are more common than you may think. Your pet may appear to be perfectly healthy, but they can be carrying a...

When to Seek Emergency Care for a Limping Pet     Your pet’s lameness can usually wait until the next business day for veterinary care. However, certain conditions, plus limping, mean you need to head to your nearest emergency veterinary hospital right away....

Five Tips for Safe Swimming Practices With Your Pet   As summer temperatures heat up, you and your furry pal likely want to cool off with a swim. Although it’s in their name, not all dogs–or pets–know how to “doggy paddle,” so take proper precautions when you...

Lyme Disease Prevention Tips   As cold winter weather slowly slips away and warm spring temperatures arrive, sluggish parasites wake up. This makes April the perfect time for Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month. Take action to reduce your pet’s likelihood of...

How to Prepare for Your Pet’s Passing   Although a pet’s passing is never easy, preparing for the eventuality can help ease your mental and emotional distress. Here are four ways to help prepare for—and grieve—your pet’s eventual passing.   #1: Assess your...

Keep your pet safe. Learn about the five common household items that are toxic to pets and what steps to take if they ingest one of these substances.

Losing a pet is never easy. In this article, find out how you can cope with the loss of your beloved pet and learn from others who have gone through it as well.

Is It Time for Your Pet’s Dental Cleaning?   All pets are different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. Here are three signs that mean your four-legged friend would benefit from a professional pet dental cleaning.   #1: Your pet...