Apple Country Animal Hospital Blogs

Coping With Pet Loss   It can be just as devastating to lose a pet as it is to lose a friend or family member. Pets play a vital role in our lives and are essential family members. Processing...

How To Avoid Pet Hazards When Walking Your Dog   Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day on March 30th with your furry friend, but don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day. Keep your eyes peeled for...

How Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Overall Health As your furry pal ages, they are faced with many health changes. Their vision dims, their hearing becomes muffled, and their gait becomes...

3 Signs It’s Time for the First Pet Dental Cleaning Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, here are three signs that mean your four-legged...

How Much Daily Exercise Does My Pet Need? While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies. Follow the guidelines below to create a general exercise plan, and take...

What Is Canine Influenza and What Should You Know About It Cough, cough, cough. Hearing your pooch sound like they’re hacking up a lung not long after you had the flu may make you wonder if they...

5 Holiday Hazards That Can Harm Your Pet As the year draws to a close, holiday celebrations are still in full swing. But the additional activity and stress present the perfect opportunity for your...

What Does a Cat Need to Be Healthy? Although cats may seem as if they are largely self-sufficient and require little care, especially compared to their canine counterparts, realistically, they need...

How to Make a Thanksgiving Plate for Your Pet   An overloaded table filled with your favorite dishes is one of Thanksgiving’s highlights. While you are drooling over a heaping plate, so is your...

How to Keep Your Pet Safe Indoors and Out   Your pet’s sense of curiosity and smell can land them in a heap of trouble if you don’t take precautions. In honor of National Animal Safety and...