Clinton Veterinary Hospital Blog

April Showers Bring… Spring Skin Allergies in Pets   As spring brings warmer weather and new growth, it also brings something more threatening—pollen. This yellow substance triggers irritating allergies in people and pets alike and can cause a wide variety of...

Does Your Dog Have Canine Anxiety?   Anxiety in dogs is more common than you might think. Signals that indicate your pup could be anxious can be difficult to detect, but once you know what to look for, you may find them to be pretty obvious. In honor of Dog...

Halloween is a fun, spooky and often tasty time for us—but many treats associated with Halloween can put your pet’s health at risk. Here’s seasonal food (and drink) that you should definitely keep out of paw’s reach: Chocolate can cause upset stomachs, heart...

3 Signs of a Seriously Anxious Cat   Cats are highly sensitive creatures, which means they don’t react well to change. Whether the disruption is minor, such as moving clocks ahead an hour and changing a routine or major, such as moving to a new home, these things...

How to Pack a Pet First Aid Kit   Your furry pal is surrounded by hazards every day. Sometimes, these hazards can cause a life-threatening or fatal condition if not treated quickly enough, which is where pet first aid comes into play. In honor of National Pet...

Just like people, dogs can get canine influenza (CIV)—and also just like people, social individuals are at greater risk of contracting the virus. Dogs that interact with other dogs at daycare, grooming, or dog parks, or who are regularly groomed are the most...

Know who else loves to be on the move when it’s warmer? Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes! Problem is, their favorite vacation spot is your pet…and you, if they get close enough. These pests are more than just annoying: fleas can transmit tapeworms and cause anemia, while...

September is National Pet Insurance Month, and in honor of this occasion, we wanted to put the spotlight on what is, for many pet parents, a smart and practical approach to tackling vet bills. At Clinton Veterinary Hospital, we believe in the power of pet insurance....

Parasites can make you and your pet miserable Parasites can have a huge impact on the health and well-being of our pets. It only takes one bite from a mosquito to infect your pet with heartworms, which can damage internal organs and cause heart failure. Sadly, many...

Heart disease is a serious condition seen in both dogs and cats, but the type of disease seen in each animal is different. Heart disease is very common in cats, but they often do not exhibit the same symptoms that we see in dogs. Heart disease develops in cats due to...