Sooner or later we all need to leave our dogs alone while we head out to run errands, earn a living or spend time with friends. But how long can you safely leave your dog alone? Our Cordova vets explain.
Our vets at Germantown Parkway Animal Hospital explain how medical boarding can be useful, especially if your dog or cat is unwell, recovering from an accident or surgery, or requires extra care.
While hot sunny days can be a real treat for many of us, warmer days mean an increase in the risk of heatstroke for our pets. Heatstroke can be a fatal condition so it's important for pet parents to know the signs of heatstroke in dogs, and what to do if your dog has heatstroke. Our Cordova vets explain...
If your dog suddenly stops, extends their neck, and lets out a strange snorting sound - there's a good chance that you have just witnessed a reverse sneeze. It can be alarming to witness a reverse sneeze but it's fairly common in small dogs. Our Cordova vets explain.
Much like the bottoms of your own feet, your dog's paw pads are generally pretty tough. Nonetheless painful cuts, scapes and injuries can still occur. Below, our Cordova vets offer some helpful tips on how to care for your dog's paw if they cut one of their paw pads.
If your dog 'scooting' or having difficulties passing stool anal sac disease may be the cause. Our Cordova vets explain the causes, symptoms and treatments for this uncomfortable condition commonly seen in dogs.
Not every cut or graze your dog gets requires veterinary care, but you do need to know how to care for your dog's wounds, and when you should head to the vet. Here, our Cordova emergency vets provide tips on how to care for your dog's wounds at home.
In many cases, panting is a completely normal behavior in dogs, but there are times when panting can be an indication of an underlying health condition. If your dog is panting at night, it could be a sign that something is amiss. Here, our Cordova vets share some causes of nighttime panting in dogs, and what you should do.
We all know that staying hydrated is essential to our good health, and the same is true for our feline friends. So what should you do if your cat won't drink water? Our Cordova vets share reasons why your cat may not be drinking and what you can do.
Is your dog suffering from irritated, itchy, or flakey skin? The problem could be yeast dermatitis, a condition caused by the abnormal overgrowth of yeast naturally found on your dog's skin. Here, our Cordova vets explain the causes, symptoms, and how yeast dermatitis in dogs can be treated.
