by Northern Lakes Veterinary Hospital | Mar 3, 2022 | Blog
Household toxins are a common source of pet poisoning, particularly in the bathroom or kitchen. However, potential hazards can be anywhere, including in your cupboards, garage, and garden. During National Poison Prevention Week, you should be aware of pet toxins that...
by Northern Lakes Veterinary Hospital | Feb 13, 2022 | Blog
Launched in 1995, World Spay Day is an annual campaign to encourage people to save animal lives by spaying companion pets and feral cats. World Spay Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Tuesday in February, which falls on February 22 this year. In addition to...
by Northern Lakes Veterinary Hospital | Feb 1, 2022 | Blog
Brushing your pet’s teeth should be something you do every day. By brushing your pet’s teeth daily, you can reduce the amount of oral bacteria and plaque in their mouth and help keep pet dental disease at bay. Here are five steps to get started. Step 1:...
by Northern Lakes Veterinary Hospital | Jan 13, 2022 | Blog
With winter here, you may think it’s safe to skip a dose or two of your pet’s parasite prevention medication. However, the truth is, fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes know no off-season and will eagerly feast on your fur baby whenever the opportunity arises. Here are three...
by Northern Lakes Veterinary Hospital | Jan 1, 2022 | Blog
Keeping your pet healthy is one of the most important things you can do. Vaccines are best described as a preventive measure against some significantly painful and potentially fatal diseases specific to dogs and cats. However, many pet owners don’t know about or...
