The Truth About Kennel Cough and How to Protect Your Pet While kennel cough often sounds alarming, it’s both treatable and preventable. This contagious infection spreads quickly in places where pets interact closely, but with proper vaccination, hygiene, and early veterinary care, most dogs recover fully. Acting fast helps prevent complications like pneumonia and protects [...]
Diseases Pets Can Encounter on the Road Even indoor pets can face risks when traveling. Boarding, hotel stays, or brief encounters with local wildlife can expose them to respiratory infections, parasites, or contagious skin conditions. It is natural for owners to wonder how serious these exposures might be and whether immediate care is needed. At [...]
From Cataracts to Conjunctivitis: A Pet Owner’s Guide to Eye Health You go to bed and everything seems fine, but by morning your pet is squinting, pawing at their eye, or refusing to come out from under the bed. Eye problems in pets often appear suddenly and can worsen in just hours. What looks like [...]
Gentle End-of-Life Pet Care at Wales Animal Clinic: Compassion, Comfort, and Dignity At Wales Animal Clinic, we understand that pets are not just animals – they are family. When a beloved companion reaches the end of life, the decisions can feel overwhelming. Our mission is to guide you with empathy, clear information, and skilled veterinary [...]
Easing Chronic Pain in Pets: Integrative Solutions That Bring Relief Your dog once bounded to the door at the sound of your keys, ready for a walk no matter the hour. Now he pauses, stretches stiff joints, and rises slowly. Your cat, who used to leap effortlessly onto counters when you weren’t looking, may now [...]
Is Vet Day a Stressful Day? How Wales Animal Clinic Supports Calmer Veterinary Visits Let’s face it- most pets don’t love going to the vet. Most people don’t like going to the doctor, either. Whether it’s your cat vanishing the moment the carrier comes out or your dog slamming the brakes in the parking lot, [...]
Emergencies rarely arrive with a warning. A pet that seems perfectly healthy in the morning can face a crisis by nightfall. From sudden injuries to toxic exposures, knowing how to respond can make all the difference in protecting a pet’s health and comfort. Pet owners often wonder: What truly counts as an emergency? What [...]
Is Spaying or Neutering the Right Call? A Practical Guide to Supporting Your Pet’s Long-Term Health Welcoming a new pet into your life is exciting—and sometimes a little overwhelming. Among the many decisions you’ll face as a pet owner, one of the most important early decisions is when to spay or neuter your pet. At [...]
When a normally quiet cat suddenly turns into a nonstop chatterbox, many pet owners in our Wales, Wisconsin community worry that something is wrong- as they should. At Wales Animal Clinic, we see daily how disruptive excessive vocalization can be—both for pets and for the people who love them. Below, we walk through the most [...]
Senior Pet Smiles: How to Protect Your Aging Pet’s Mouth Without Risking Their Comfort or Safety You’ve likely noticed it—your older dog or cat isn’t as playful as they once were. They may take longer to eat, or shy away when you go to scratch behind their ears. It’s easy to assume these are just [...]