Feline arthritis is much more common than most cat owners realize, and affected cats are at increased risk for conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, hepatic lipidosis, osteoarthritis, and certain cancers. Our Wales Animal Clinic team chronicles all the details of three fictitious feline arthritis cases to help clarify this significant issue. [...]
What’s the holiday season without tasty treats? This year, let your dog or cat in on the fun and flavor by learning how to select and serve the best pet-friendly holiday treats, chews, and food-based puzzles. The Wales Animal Clinic team provides information on treats that will tickle your pet’s taste buds and satisfy their [...]
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and appreciation for your life’s blessings. If you are fortunate enough that those blessings include a beloved pet, ensure they also include your pet’s health and safety. The Wales Animal Clinic team wants to help, and we offer our Turkey Day Top 10 pet safety tips. #1: Plan for [...]
Obesity is a common problem in dogs, cats, and exotic pets, such as ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, avians, and reptiles, and increases their risk for serious health issues. Our Wales Animal Clinic team wants to help keep your pet as healthy as possible, so we explain why being overweight can be problematic and provide tips [...]
Dogs are meant to be athletic, and you usually will find them running, jumping, and roughhousing with their companions or toys. However, their exuberant nature can cause injuries that result in a limp. Or, your giant-breed dog may suffer from congenital abnormalities and poor skeletal structure, or develop osteosarcoma later in life. Finding the underlying [...]
As fall hunting season opens, some dogs are joining their owners on the hunt for game, while others are hunkering down on the couch. But, the woods, fields, and water bodies can be dangerous for dogs of all lifestyles during hunting season, so you must take every precaution before heading out to keep you and [...]
Veterinary emergency hospitals exist for a reason—pets get sick and injured at all hours of the day and night. Most pet owners feel panicked and overwhelmed when something happens to their pets during these off times and unsure what to do next. The Wales Animal Clinic team shares our guide to common emergencies and how [...]
We take children to their doctor for annual physicals and preventive care, and adults are encouraged to see their healthcare provider at least once yearly. These annual visits serve an important role in maintaining health by getting ahead of potential problems. We should apply the same wisdom to our pets. Annual wellness visits, or semi-annual [...]
You can lead a cat to water, but you can’t make them drink. Hydration plays a critical role in nearly every internal body process, but convincing your cat that water is valuable to their health can be tricky. Domestic felines descend from desert animals and are naturally designed to derive their moisture from their diet [...]
You love your pet and would do anything for them, but sometimes when they are not well, making the decision whether their clinical signs warrant visiting Wales Animal Hospital or if their behavior is actually normal, albeit weird, can be difficult. Our team understands that sometimes you have to make a tough call, but you [...]