Getting to Know Us Blog Series
While we’re writing this series especially to acquaint new clients with Lake Road Animal Hospital and Kennel, it’s for our established clients too! There are so many things that go on here at Lake Road, all of them designed to improve your experience as a client, and to help educate you as a pet owner. In fact, we offer so many unique services that we don’t have time to tell you about all of them when you come in for your appointments! So we decided that featuring some of our services in a series of blog posts might help get the word out.
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Calming Mr. Kitty: A Fear Free Success Story
Felix is a young, independent kitty who was not too thrilled to be brought to our office for a checkup. On his first visit, he was so frightened that we were unable to perform an exam. Sometimes, when our pets are scared, they lash out with claws or teeth. It is not...
Terrier Transformation: A Fear Free Success Story
Zoe is a sweet, lovable, outgoing, and independent Border Terrier who lives with Nurse Rebecca. Zoe greets every guest at home with excitement, enjoys chasing birds out of the yard, and she loves naps most of all. At the vet, however, she would pant and bark...
Behind the Scenes on Surgery Day
We are dedicated to the health and well-being of all of our patients, particularly before, during, and after undergoing anesthetic procedures. We understand that this can be a stressful time for both the pets and for pet owners. Most pets will have at least one...
Say No to Lost Pets! Microchip Your Pet Today!
June is National Microchipping Month! Microchipping is a simple measure to significantly increase the chances of getting your pet reunited with you should they ever get lost or separated. If your pet goes outdoors, escapes from the house (we all know those...
Urinary Obstruction: A Medical Emergency
The bladder empties out of the body through a small tube called the urethra. If the urethra becomes obstructed (blocked off), compressed, or inflamed, this is a life threatening medical emergency and must be attended to by a veterinarian immediately. If the bladder is...
Why Dogs Greet Each Other With a Rear End Sniff
Demystifying Anal GlandsHave you ever wondered why dogs exchange hind end sniffs when they meet each other? Anal glands are scent glands that are used for dog to dog communication. They are located on either side of the rectum and are normally expressed when the dog...
Diabetes in Dogs
Did you know that dogs can have diabetes like humans can? Dogs can have one of two kinds - diabetes mellitus (“sugar diabetes”) or diabetes insipidus (“drinking diabetes”).- Diabetes insipidus is a very rare disease in dogs that results in the dog’s body failing to...
Ticks and Lyme Disease – Increasing Prevalence
Who should worry about ticks? The prevalence of ticks and tick-borne diseases is rapidly increasing in New York. Any pet who has access to the outdoors, even just in the backyard, may be exposed to ticks. People can also bring ticks inside on their clothes, and...
Candy Is Not For Canines
Spring weather brings...Easter candy! While you and your children may enjoy the egg hunts and special candies, many sugary treats can be harmful to our pets. Chocolate can be toxic to both cats and dogs, and many other ingredients in candy can spell trouble for our...
Considerations to Make Before Giving a Pet as a Holiday Gift
It’s that time of year, and kids everywhere are finishing their holiday wish lists, hoping Santa missed all those naughty moments and will deliver a puppy or kitten on Christmas morning. But, whether your little one was naughty or nice, there are some...