As a pet owner, ensuring your furry friend stays healthy year-round is one of the most rewarding responsibilities. At Smyrna Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to helping pets thrive through all seasons. Whether you’re a new pet owner or have years of experience, these tips will help your pets stay happy and healthy. If you’reContinue reading “Top Tips for Keeping Your Pet Healthy Year-Round in Marietta, GA”
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Grooming Needs Of Gordon Setters
Donning either a classic black or tan coat, which is shiny and soft, are the Gordon Setters. These dogs are medium in size, but they are the largest among all Setter breeds. Since they only have short coats, these dogs are easy to groom. How should you attend to this breed’s grooming needs? Your veterinarianContinue reading “Grooming Needs Of Gordon Setters”
Teaching Small Kids How To Handle A Cat Appropriately
Teaching kids how to behave with cats is one of the important parts before adopting or bringing home a cat. It is necessary to establish rules and your kids need to be taught about the appropriate behavior and treatment for cats. It is always suggested to supervise your kids when they are playing or interactingContinue reading “Teaching Small Kids How To Handle A Cat Appropriately”
Interesting Daniff Dogs
The Daniff dog is not purebred— they are a cross between an English Mastiff and Great Dane parents. Usually, these dogs come in black-and-white, fawn, brindle, or even a unique pattern of color called harlequin and merle. Despite their short coats, Dannifs shed. So if you or any other people in your household have allergies,Continue reading “Interesting Daniff Dogs”
Dementia In Cats
Did you know that kitties can suffer from dementia, just as people can? As your pet ages, she may get confused and forgetful. Your cat can’t tell you if something is wrong, but you may see it in her behavior. She may forget where her litterbox is, or get lost coming back from the kitchen.Continue reading “Dementia In Cats”
Caring For A Senior Cat
As your cat ages, she’ll likely become quite stiff and sore. This will impact her life in a variety of ways. It may make it hard for her to jump up to her favorite perches. It can also make it hard for her to groom herself, and keep her fur clean. Your pet also won’tContinue reading “Caring For A Senior Cat”
Freeze-Dried Food May Not Be Good For Your Pet
You may think that freeze-dried food is the best for your pet. But you should remember that this kind of food preparation is still raw. However, some raw food will still contain bacteria if the freeze-drying process does not destroy the bacteria. Bacteria-laden food is harmful to dogs, and eventually people because it can leadContinue reading “Freeze-Dried Food May Not Be Good For Your Pet”
Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth
Dental health is just as important for dogs as it is for people. Of course, your dog can’t brush his own teeth, so it’s up to you to do that for him. Make sure to only use products that were specifically made for dogs. Our toothpaste is too strong for pets, and our toothbrushes aren’tContinue reading “Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth”
Stress-Related Appetite Loss in Cats
Are you a new cat owner? You might not be aware that cats are quite extra-sensitive to any abrupt changes to their daily routines or even the immediate environment it lives or comes in contact with. Changes such as moving to a new home, traveling (whether short or long-haul travels), meeting a new member ofContinue reading “Stress-Related Appetite Loss in Cats”
Risk Factors For Feline Urinary Tract Disease In Cats
Does your cat have or is at risk of having Feline lower urinary tract disease or FLUTD (formerly known as a feline urologic syndrome or FUS)? You need to be proactive when it comes to your beloved cat’s well-being as well as health. Health and quality of life are really important, even for our belovedContinue reading “Risk Factors For Feline Urinary Tract Disease In Cats”