Hill & Harbour Veterinary Center Blogs
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Veterinary Blog
Senior Pet Health Month
How do I know when my pet is a senior, and how should I care for them? September is Senior Pet Health Month. On average, pets age seven times faster than people. So how do you know when your pet is considered a senior? Typically, dogs and cats are...
Is my pet in pain?
Here are 6 signs to look for 🐶🐱 September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. Animals are very good at hiding pain, and they can’t tell us what’s wrong. It’s important to be aware of the most common signs of pain so we can identify and treat any...
2-Way Chat Saves the Day
Do you ever wish that chatting with our veterinary team was as easy as texting a friend? With our hospital’s app, it can be! 2-Way Chat is one of our app’s most convenient features. We love that communicating with our clients, and keeping up with...
#HotDogSummer! 🥵
Beware of heat exhaustion in your dog during this #hotdogsummer! Summer is in full force, and it is hot out there! Please remember: while you’re out hiking a trail, schmoozing your neighborhood, or strolling the sands, it’s hot for your dog,...
Grass Awns OH MY!! 🙀
These tiny, spiky seeds, known as grass awns, can cause BIG problems. 🌾 What is a grass awn? Grass awns are hairy, bristle-like, appendages that grow from the ear/flower of barley, rye, and other grasses, and typically flower in June and July. They...
Fireworks are scary for pets!! 🎆🎇
Here’s a plan to help keep your pup safe and stress-free this 4th of July It's that time of year again! Summer is in full swing and, while us humans absolutely love those backyard barbecues, late summer nights, and firework displays, these loud...
Pet Preparedness Month
June is National Pet Preparedness Month. Use these tips to create a plan for your pets before disaster strikes. As we’ve all experienced this year, disaster can happen out of nowhere and have an impact on not only our lives, but our pets as well....
May is Lyme Disease Prevention Month
Did you know that tick prevention for your pet is just as important for you as it is for them? Lyme disease is an illness spread by ticks that affects both animals and humans. It is important to keep your pets on tick prevention, not only for their...
It’s Flea and Tick Season!
Learn how to protect you and your pets during flea and tick season 🐜 No one wants to worry about fleas or ticks being brought into their home from their furry best friend. Not only are they unwanted, but they pose health risks for you and your...
Did you know about these FREE resources in our app? 💡
The Pet Health Library and Poison Control are right at your fingertips! Staying informed about your pet's health is crucial to helping them live a long and happy life. As your pet care partner, we want to provide you with as many trusted resources...