by Pine City Animal Hospital | Apr 11, 2022 | Blog
How to Prevent Hairballs Did you know there is a day dedicated to hairballs? As a cat owner, you likely don’t need a special day to draw attention to your feline friend’s hairballs, but April 29 is National Hairball Awareness Day. Let’s take a closer look at...
by Pine City Animal Hospital | Apr 5, 2022 | Blog
The Life Cycle of Heartworms in your Pet While you may know heartworms are transmitted to pets via the bites of infected mosquitoes, you may not know how essential mammals are to the heartworm life cycle. For National Heartworm Awareness Month, we’re sharing...
by Pine City Animal Hospital | Mar 13, 2022 | Blog
Whether you’re heading out of town traveling for work or for a weekend away, you’ll need someone reliable to care for your pet. Before leaving your furry friend in the hands of a pet sitter, follow these tips to ensure your pet sitter provides the care your pet...
by Pine City Animal Hospital | Mar 7, 2022 | Blog
Pet poisoning often comes from household toxins, particularly in the kitchen or bathroom. However, potential hazards can lurk everywhere, including in your garage, cupboards, and garden. For National Poison Prevention Week, brush up on your toxin knowledge. ...
by Pine City Animal Hospital | Feb 13, 2022 | Blog
How often do you brush your pet’s teeth? It should be daily! By brushing your pet’s teeth every day, you can reduce the amount of plaque and oral bacteria in their mouth and help keep pet dental disease at bay. Here are five steps to get started! Step 1:...
by Pine City Animal Hospital | Feb 4, 2022 | Blog
When it comes to your pet’s oral health, it’s important to know the full picture of what is happening above and below the gumline. The best way to determine the extent of periodontal disease is by taking full-mouth dental X-rays. This process gives us a complete...