When their pet is diagnosed with cancer, owners often feel guilty for not catching the problem sooner, but not all cancer forms can be detected in the earliest stages, because many signs are subtle and nonspecific. However, as with people, the earlier your pet’s cancer is detected, the better their prognosis. Our Towne Centre Animal [...]
Does your pet have trouble fitting through their pet door? They could be overweight, or worse—obese. While watching your pet wiggle their way through a small opening may be amusing, obesity is no laughing matter. A few extra pounds, or ounces for cats and small-breed dogs, can greatly affect your pet’s overall health. Our Towne [...]
During your pet’s appointment, we may recommend that we perform blood work. Pet owners often are unsure about the information we learn from blood work, and why the tests are so important for reaching a diagnosis or monitoring their pet’s health. However, blood work is a critical part of keeping pets happy and healthy, so [...]
You love your pet, and do everything to ensure they live a long and healthy life. At Towne Centre Animal Hospital, our mission is the same, which is why we approach your pet’s veterinary care with the goal of preventing avoidable health issues before they begin. One way we ensure your pet stays healthy is [...]
Breeds such as pugs and French bulldogs are popular because many people can’t resist their cute, smushed faces, but brachycephalic pets can experience significant health issues because of their unique characteristics. Our team at Towne Centre Animal Hospital wants to help by answering frequently asked questions about brachycephalic breeds, in case your pet is affected. [...]
Noise aversion is a serious problem that can cause extreme panic in pets, yet this common condition frequently goes undiagnosed and untreated. Our team at Towne Centre Animal Hospital wants to help by answering frequently asked questions about pet noise aversion, in case your pet is affected. Question: What is pet noise aversion? Answer: Pet [...]
Chronic ear infections can make your dog miserable, causing persistent inflammation, pain, and itchiness, and leading to sleep disruption, personality changes, and poor quality of life. The Towne Centre Animal Hospital team understands that recurring ear infections can be as frustrating for you as they are for your four-legged friend. Stop your dog’s irritation-infection-medication cycle [...]
Humans abhor mosquitoes—arguably the worst summer pests—and hate their itchy bites. But, in pets, mosquitoes cause more than itchy welts—they also transmit deadly heartworms. If your pet contracts a heartworm infection, treatment can be painful, costly and lengthy, restricting your pet’s activities for months. Fortunately, heartworm disease is preventable. April is National Heartworm Awareness Month, [...]
You may think your pet’s bad breath is normal, but halitosis can indicate a significant health issue. Approximately 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some degree of dental disease by the time they are 3 years of age, and this issue can result in more than offensive smelling breath. Our team at Towne [...]
Were you frustrated by your long wait to schedule your pet’s last veterinary appointment? Veterinarians are overloaded right now, which has increased wait times to see a veterinary professional. Our team at Towne Centre Animal Hospital wants to explain what issues are causing veterinarians to be so overwhelmed. Pandemic protocols decreased veterinary productivity When COVID-19 [...]