by HIGHlands Veterinary Hospital | Nov 14, 2022 | Blogs
How to Prepare a Pet-Safe Thanksgiving Feast An overloaded table filled with your favourite dishes is one of Thanksgiving’s highlights. While you are drooling over a heaping plate, so is your pet. However, many popular Thanksgiving foods are dangerous for pets. Let...
by HIGHlands Veterinary Hospital | Nov 10, 2022 | Blogs
Lumps and Bumps in Pets: When You Should Be Concerned November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Since approximately 1 in 4 pets will develop cancer at some stage in their life, it is essential to know how to spot potential warning signs. This month, our team...
by HIGHlands Veterinary Hospital | Oct 14, 2022 | Blogs
Allergy season is here, and did you know your dog can suffer from seasonal allergies just like people? This time of year, it is common for dogs to be scratching a lot more than usual. Often, this can be attributed to some kind of allergy, but it’s always important to...
by HIGHlands Veterinary Hospital | Oct 14, 2022 | Blogs
Have you noticed your dog shaking its head or scratching its ears? These could be signs of an itchy sensation in the ear canal that can be caused by many different primary and secondary disorders.Recurrent infections can cause changes in the ears, including thickening...
by HIGHlands Veterinary Hospital | Oct 14, 2022 | Blogs
Whilst many dog breeds have wrinkles, none can quite compare with the impressive wrinklyness of the Shar Pei! Shar Peis are unique, with their excessive wrinkles and blue-black tongues. Their closest relative is the Chow-Chow, the other breed boasting a unique dark...
by HIGHlands Veterinary Hospital | Oct 12, 2022 | Blogs
How to Evaluate Your Pet’s Body Condition Score Overweight pets are at an increased risk for developing heart disease, respiratory problems, skin issues, osteoarthritis, endocrine disease, and some cancers. Keep your furry pal in fine shape by learning how to judge...
