Clinton Veterinary Hospital Blog

How to Avoid a Winter Pet Emergency   Colder weather can bring hazards to your pet. As the temperature drops, watch out for the following issues that can require emergency care for your furry friend.   Hypothermia and frostbite in pets Hypothermia and...

Helpful Low-Effort Exercises for Senior Pets   As your furry friend ages, regular exercise is critical to help them maintain body condition and healthy muscle mass. However, the same activities your pet enjoyed when they were younger can create too much stress on...

How to Spot Hypothermia in Your Pet   While the temperatures may drop, your furry pal still wants to go outdoors to play, eliminate, and exercise. However, frigid temperatures can lead to hypothermia in your pet, despite their fur coat.    Hypothermia signs...

5 Holiday Hazards That Can Harm Your Pet   As the year comes to a close, holiday celebrations are still in full swing. However, the additional activity and stress present the perfect opportunity for your furry friend to get into trouble, so keep an eye out for...

How to Help Your Senior Pet Handle the Changing Seasons The changing seasons affect everyone differently, but the switch from balmy summer weather to frigid temperatures can really do a number on your senior pet. Here are four ways to help your furry pal easily handle...

Lumps and Bumps in Pets: When You Should Be Concerned November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month, and 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...

5 Halloween Pet Safety Tips As October 31 approaches, you may be planning all sorts of spooky activities to celebrate Halloween. If you include your pet in the festivities, ensure you do so safely by following our team’s top five Halloween pet safety tips. #1: Avoid...

5 Tips to Ensure Your Senior Pet Stays Mobile As your pet ages, they likely will experience stiff, achy joints caused by osteoarthritis. Fortunately, you have many options to help keep your senior pet active and mobile throughout their golden years. Give the following...

As pet owners, we want to do everything we can to make our furry friends happy and healthy. But sometimes it's hard to tell when they're in pain. In this post, we'll discuss some of the common signs of pain in pets and how you can help ease their discomfort. Thanks...

As a pet owner, you want to ensure that your furry friend is safe and healthy at all times. One way you can do this is by having them undergo anesthesia for a procedure. Anesthesia helps keep your pet safe and comfortable during surgery or other procedures. Here are...