Obesity is a weighty issue affecting U.S. pets. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, more than half of our nation’s dogs and cats are overweight or obese, with a mere 39% of dog owners and 45% of cat owners recognizing their pet’s condition. Without intervention, overweight pets are at an increased risk for [...]
Your puppy’s early experiences shape their worldview, leaving a positive, negative, or neutral impression. Curating your puppy’s successful and rewarding early encounters will greatly enhance their quality of life, and help them become an optimistic, confident, and adaptable dog. Read our Wales Animal Clinic team’s socialization guide to learn how to start your puppy off [...]
Pet insurance can be beneficial by providing you a financial safety net when your plan covers a portion of your pet’s veterinary bill, allowing you to focus on your pet’s treatment, and minimizing your financial worries. Each pet insurance plan is different, and researching and comparing providers can be time-consuming if you want to choose [...]
Some pet owners believe that declawing their cat is a harmless solution for unwanted scratching—but this could not be further from the truth. Declawing can not only cause your cat long-term pain and lasting health problems, but also can lead to new behavioral problems. For example, some declawed cats are less likely to use the [...]
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 [...]