Pet Health

Caring for Pets During an Emergency While it’s important to have disaster preparedness plans in place for our human family members, it’s just as necessary to have emergency plans in place for pets as well. Because emergencies and disasters strike when we least expect them to, it’s important to develop these plans ahead of time…

Independence Day celebrations are fun for people, but they have the potential to be dangerous for pets. By planning ahead with your pet’s comfort and safety in mind, you can be sure to have a fun and safe holiday. Pet Safety Tips for the Fourth of July While it may be tempting to bring your pet…

Keep Your Pets Safe from These Six Common Halloween Dangers With Halloween right around the corner, trick-or-treating, costume parties and scary movie marathons are on all of our minds. While this spooky holiday is tons of fun for humans, it can be dangerous for our furry friends. Make sure to keep a watchful eye on your…

Your Pet’s Wellness Is Our Top Priority As humans, we are able to take care of ourselves and communicate to doctors that we feel unwell. Unfortunately, our pets can’t tell us when they are feeling unwell, so they have to rely on us to ensure they stay healthy. Because of this, the American Veterinary Medical…

Keep Your Pets Safe This Holiday Season The holiday season has arrived, so it is high time to enjoy all the festivities this season has in store. While the holidays are sure to be merry and bright, it’s important for pet parents to keep an eye out for a few common holiday hazards. These holiday…

Protect your pets this Easter! Most of us pet owners know the dangers of having chocolate around our pets. But there are some other hazards to avoid as a pet parent during Easter as well. Below is a list of a few things that you might want to avoid, or pay close attention to. CHOCOLATE…

Allergies & Asthma Dealing with allergies has become a part of life for many of us humans; and without taking some kind of action against them, Spring brings a lot of sneezes, runny noses, and diminished energy. What many people may not know, is that our pets could be suffering all the same discomforts. Without…

As Fall begins, there are a few things that pet owners should keep in mind. Weather, Holidays, and changes in routine can all lead to a dangers, so we’ve created a list of a few things to keep in mind! CANDLES AND FLAMES Maybe you still have a jack-o’-lantern lying around from last months decorations,…

A new year means a “new you”. Perhaps you’ve written out your 2020 goals, or you’ve considered a few things to work on. It’s important that we start the year right, so that we can set ourselves up for success in the coming months. This year, you should consider including your pets in your resolutions.…

This month is National Pet Dental Health Month and one of the questions we commonly get asked at Creekside is “Does my pet really need to have a dental cleaning?” Simply put, the answer is yes. Many pets (80% of dogs and 70% of cats) have entered the early stages of dental disease by the age…