Ticks are loathsome pests—from the tiny nymph stage to the larger adult stage—that can transmit serious diseases to you and your pet and you. While antibiotic therapy can typically resolve pets’ clinical signs, tick-borne diseases can cause lifelong adverse health conditions and chronic illness, making tick prevention especially important. In addition, diagnosing tick-borne diseases can [...]
The thought of welcoming a new pet to your home is exciting, and may make you feel like a kid again—and your own kids are likely pretty darned excited, too. But pet adoption is a big responsibility, requiring some serious planning. Our Wales Animal Clinic team is here to help you successfully acclimate your furry [...]
Wales Animal Clinic wants to make your pet a wellness champion, so we ask you to be a contestant in our game. Here, we present pet wellness information, with our answers in question form. Keep your pet out of “Jeopardy” by learning about the importance of wellness screenings and prevention methods. Clue #1: A chance [...]
You take good care of your pet, and want to protect them against infectious diseases. Wales Animal Clinic knows your pet, their risk factors, and the vaccinations they need for disease protection. Read on to learn about pet vaccination options, and how the vaccines protect your pet from dangerous diseases. Rabies vaccinations for pets Rabies [...]
Nothing is better during the summertime than a mouthwatering cookout, awe-inspiring fireworks display, and refreshing dip in a swimming pool. While all these “best of” summertime activities can be combined into one July Fourth event, this day of celebration is best left to two-legged participants. Your four-legged friend should remain safe, secure, and comfortable indoors [...]
A urinary tract infection is never comfortable, but for a cat who cannot urinate, the pain associated with an inflamed urinary tract may be the least of their problems. A urethral obstruction, or urinary blockage, can be life-threatening for cats, so cat owners must know the signs. What is feline lower urinary tract disease? Feline [...]
Allergies in pets typically manifest as extreme itchiness, as opposed to respiratory signs. Pets can suffer from several allergy types, but many can be managed and potentially avoided. Our team at Wales Animal Clinic wants to provide information about pet allergies, to help you know if your pet is affected. Flea allergies in pets Flea [...]
Taking steps to protect your pet from heartworm disease is important, because these parasites cause significant damage to your pet’s heart and lungs, with potential life-threatening consequences. Our team at Wales Animal Clinic wants to help by providing tips to protect your pet from these dangerous parasites. #1: Know how heartworms are transmitted in pets [...]
Dogs are one of the most popular pets around the globe. As pet owners, we naturally want to learn as much as we can about this loveable species. As a dog lover, you may know the basics, but your furry friend likely has complex feelings and some unique physical characteristics that you do not know [...]
You try hard to protect your pet by keeping them up to date on their vaccinations, bringing them in for their regular wellness examinations, and giving year-round flea and tick prevention. But, as good as your intentions may be as a pet owner, trouble still could be lurking in your home, garage, or garden. Each [...]
