From Neck Strain to Trachea Damage: How Equipment and Toy Choices Affect Pet Health Choosing how to walk a dog seems straightforward until you start researching options and realize how many strong opinions exist about collars versus harnesses, flat collars versus martingales, front-clip versus back-clip attachments. Toys that look fun can actually result in fractured [...]
Ear Infections in Pets: Recognizing Pain Before It Gets Worse Have you seen your dog or cat scratching at their ears, tilting their head, or rubbing against the furniture? Maybe there's a strong smell or you notice a dark gunk when you look inside. When your pet is uncomfortable, you worry. These signs like head [...]
Cold Weather Concerns: Protecting Pets From Winter Health Risks When the temperatures drop, do you ever find yourself worrying about how the cold is affecting your pet? Maybe you've noticed them shivering on a walk, or perhaps you're concerned about them spending time outside in the yard. Freezing temperatures, hidden dangers like antifreeze, and even [...]
When the Itch Won't Stop: Understanding Skin Allergies in Pets Constant scratching, licking, or chewing often points to allergies rather than simple irritation. Pets can react to food, pollen, or even fleas, leading to inflamed, uncomfortable skin. Identifying the trigger through diagnostics and managing inflammation are key to breaking the itch cycle and restoring comfort. [...]
Holiday Travel With Pets: Planning for a Safe and Stress-Free Trip Whether you're driving across town or flying across the country, traveling with pets requires extra preparation. Health certificates, carriers, and calming strategies all help ensure your companion's comfort. A little planning goes a long way toward a smooth holiday journey. At Animal Hospital at [...]
From Seizures to Stumbling: What Every Pet Owner Should Know About Neurological Disorders Symptoms of neurological problems aren’t always obvious at first. Your dog may suddenly stumble on the stairs, or your cat might begin circling the room in confusion. Neurological conditions can develop subtly but often require urgent attention. At Animal Hospital at Hillshore, [...]
Annual Wellness Blood Panels: Why They’re Essential for Your Pet’s Health Keeping your pet healthy is about more than treating illness when it appears. Preventive care is the foundation of lifelong wellbeing, and one of the most powerful tools veterinarians use is annual blood work. While a physical exam can identify obvious changes, wellness blood [...]
Pet Eye Health 101: Recognizing, Treating, and Preventing Common Eye Problems in Cats and Dogs Ever had your dog give you the squint? Not the “I’m judging you for skipping my walk” squint, but the real, suspicious “something feels weird in my eyeball” squint? Or maybe your cat’s eye suddenly looks goopy, red, watery, or [...]
Is Your Pet Suffering? Understanding and Managing Chronic Pain in Pets Chronic pain can erode your pet’s joy long before obvious symptoms appear. Whether aching joints slow your senior Labrador on icy Madison sidewalks or dental discomfort keeps your Persian cat from finishing dinner, our team at Animal Hospital at Hillshore believes no companion should [...]
Digestive Distress: Understanding GI Issues in Pets At Animal Hospital at Hillshore, we know that nothing disrupts a day quite like your pet suddenly throwing up on the rug—or refusing dinner for the third time in a row. Digestive issues are one of the most common reasons pet owners bring their pets in for [...]
