by Chathams Small Animal Hospital | Nov 18, 2024 | Blog
Senior Pet Urgent Care: What to Watch For As our pets age, their needs change, and they may become more prone to health issues. For senior pets, knowing when to seek urgent or emergency care is vital to ensuring they live long, healthy lives. In this post, we’ll walk...
by Chathams Small Animal Hospital | Oct 14, 2024 | Blog
Why Preventive Health Screenings Are Essential for Senior Pets As our beloved pets age, their health needs evolve, making preventive health screenings more crucial than ever. Senior pets, generally those over seven, are more susceptible to various health issues, and...
by Chathams Small Animal Hospital | Sep 17, 2024 | Blog
Is My Pet in Pain? Recognizing the Signs and Taking Action As pet owners, one of our greatest concerns is ensuring our furry friends are happy and healthy. Recognizing signs of pain in pets can sometimes be challenging, as they can’t communicate in words like we...
by Chathams Small Animal Hospital | Aug 17, 2024 | Blog
The Vital Role of Preventative Lab Work for Pets When it comes to our pets, we often focus on the visible aspects of their health—ensuring they eat the right food, get plenty of exercise, and receive regular check-ups. However, one crucial aspect of pet healthcare...
by Chathams Small Animal Hospital | Jul 8, 2024 | Blog
Do Pets Get Allergies? True or False? True! Did you know that pets can suffer from allergies just like humans? However, unlike humans who show symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes, pets usually exhibit allergic reactions through their skin. This can lead...
by Chathams Small Animal Hospital | Jun 11, 2024 | Blog
Understanding Why Cats Rarely Contract Lyme Disease As a pet owner, you may be curious why cats, unlike dogs and humans, rarely appear to contract Lyme disease. This tick-borne illness, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, can pose a serious threat to many...
