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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How to Prevent Stress in Pets During the Holidays
Gifts to purchase. Events to attend. Food to prepare. Visitors to welcome. Crowds. Noise. Financial worries… The holidays are a stressful time, but humans aren’t the only species who experience increased anxiety during the “most wonderful time of the...
Thanksgiving and Pets
Thanksgiving is a time to spend a meal with friends and family. Many pet owners also admit to sharing their Thanksgiving dinner with their four-legged family members. But a festive time for you could be a stressful or dangerous time for your pets. Here are...
Diabetes and Pets
As the obesity epidemic worsens, advertisements for medications and products aimed at treating the symptoms of diabetes are becoming more prevalent. But humans aren’t the only species that can suffer from diabetes—our pets are at risk, too. November is...
How to Keep Your Pets Safe this Halloween
Halloween is just a few days away and while some pets will enjoy being part of the festivities (and might not even mind wearing costumes), the spooky holiday isn’t for every pet. Here are a few tips to keep your sweet canine or feline from turning into a...
Choosing the Right Shelter Animal
Walking into an animal shelter will tug at your heartstrings. Most of us find ourselves wanting to leave the shelter with every dog and cat there. And, while it is commendable to provide a forever home for a dog or cat in need, it’s important to think with...
How To Enrich Your Indoor Cat’s Environment
Many animal health experts agree that cats are safest when kept indoors. But, without properly enriched indoor environments, cats become increasingly bored and are likely to gain unhealthy amounts of weight. In fact, an Association for Pet Obesity...
Healthy Treats for Dogs
While we’re often told to avoid giving our dogs human food, there are some human foods that make great treats for our canine companions. If you have any nutrition questions check out our Nutritional Counseling Page. Here are some of the healthiest options:...
Cat Grooming
When it comes to grooming, most cat owners let their feline friends take care of that themselves. While cats can certainly be lower maintenance than dogs, they do still require some help with their hygiene. We offer many services at Lake Road Animal...
Why You Need to Microchip Your Pets
Imagine if your dog or cat got lost. You’d want to give him or her the best chance of getting home. With microchipping, you can. Microchipping gives your pet a voice in telling people where their home is. Lake Road Animal Hospital highly recommends microchipping. Lost...
Does Your Pet Hate The Vet? Let’s Take The ‘Pet’ Out Of Petrified
It’s time for your dog or cat’s annual visit to the vet, but they don’t want to go. Your dog starts panting or whining in the car. He’s pacing in the back seat and can’t decide if he wants to look out all the windows at once or hide from the world. You may...