Debunking 5 Pet Nutrition Myths

In this information age—when you can find websites with medical advice, world news,  or self-care tips—you can quickly gather the data you need at any time. This information overload also extends to pet health and nutrition. Nutrition plays a pivotal role in your pet's overall energy and health, but understanding if information about pet nutrition [...]

Paws and Protect: Understanding Common Household Pet Dangers

As a loving pet owner, you strive to create a safe and comfortable environment for your pet. However, many household items hold hidden dangers that can pose serious risks. From everyday products to common household substances, overlooked items often can be deadly to cats and dogs. So, be aware of household hazards to keep your [...]

Pet Health SOS: Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

Subtle changes in your pet’s normal behavior or habits can indicate a serious underlying problem that should not be ignored. If you spot the following changes in your four-legged friend, seek veterinary care. Behavior changes in your pet Pets cannot communicate verbally, so behavior changes are often their way of signaling that something is wrong. [...]

Tooth Truths: Busting Myths About Dental Health in Pets

When it comes to canine and feline dental health, myths and misconceptions abound. Unfortunately, these misunderstandings can lead to potentially harmful practices that can damage your pet’s oral and overall health. Join our Dietz Family Pet Hospital team as we debunk common myths about pet dental health so you can ensure your four-legged friend has [...]

10 Tips for Creating Stress-Free Veterinary Visits

If a visit to the doctor causes your heart to race and blood pressure to skyrocket, you’re not alone. Pets often feel the same way about visiting their veterinarian. A trip to a veterinary hospital can be stressful for pets and people alike and can induce anxiety in even the most laidback creatures. However, routine [...]

Canine and Feline Eye Disorders

A red, tearing eye can indicate a serious issue for your pet, while other problematic eye conditions cause no signs except rapid onset blindness. Our Family Pet Care team provides information about common canine and feline eye disorders. Normal pet eye anatomy Learning about normal eye anatomy is helpful to better understand conditions that can [...]

Normal is Wonderful: The Value of Your Pet’s Normal Wellness Results

Your pet looks and acts completely normal, but after a textbook physical examination, your veterinarian recommends wellness blood work. You think to yourself that blood tests are for sick pets, but you are a polite person and you agree to the recommendation. The next day you receive news that your pet’s results were normal. You [...]

7 Ways to Support Your Senior Pet

As your pet ages, their physical abilities progressively decline. They may still have the will and heart of a much younger pet, but their aching joints and diminished senses can make maintaining their daily routine extra difficult. Use this list from the Family Pet Care team to help your senior pet maintain their rightful role [...]

Understanding Veterinary Professional Mental Health Issues

Many people consider working in veterinary medicine a dream job, but veterinary professionals face vast challenges such as staff shortages, compassion fatigue, burnout, and significant student debt. Our Family Pet Care team explains the issues that may be affecting your veterinary professionals’ mental wellbeing and how you can help. Staff shortages affect veterinary professionals Filling [...]

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