Category: Health

If you have a cat, chances are good that you’ve seen them vomit from time to time. But how much vomiting is normal for a cat? When should your cat’s vomiting become a cause for concern? If your pet is vomiting more than usual, it’s important to call us right away. In most instances, we treat… Continue reading What To Do If Your Cat is Throwing Up

As much as you like Thanksgiving food, your pet probably likes it more. Expect them to follow you around the kitchen as you cook and ready to pounce on anything that hits the floor. While it can sometimes be cute and we let it slide, some Thanksgiving foods can cause serious health issues for your… Continue reading Hazardous Thanksgiving Foods To Keep Away From Your Pet

We’re here with some tips to keep your dog’s ears clean today because we’ve seen a lot more ear infections lately. How often are you examining and monitoring your dog’s ear health? If it’s not weekly, it may not be enough. Today we’ll tell you why it’s important to massage, sniff, and examine your dog’s… Continue reading Tips On Keeping Your Dog’s Ears Clean

We have Halloween pet safety tips for your and your furry family to make sure this holiday is entirely stress-free! You’re ready for Halloween, but are your pets? With all of the excitement surrounding the holiday, sometimes we forget about the stress and dangers it brings into our pet’s lives. We have a few Halloween… Continue reading Halloween Pet Safety Tips To Keep Your Family Safe

Fall brings cooler weather, changing colors, and new dangers for our pets. Seemingly simple things like a backpack left on the ground, a walk through a wooded area, or bug spray can cause severe health issues for our pets. Today, we’ll give you three safety tips for your pets to keep in mind during the… Continue reading Pet Safety Tips To Remember During The Fall

More pets present to the vet ER for GI upset than any other illness. UrgentVet is uniquely qualified to manage the vast majority of these cases without expensive hospitalization. However, if you have a cat, chances are good that you’ve seen her vomit from time to time. But how much vomiting is normal for a… Continue reading Why Does My Cat Throw Up?

The team at UrgentVet wants your pets to be happy and healthy as much as possible. Working with you, we try to create an environment of education and care to keep your pet’s feeling their best. One questions we recently answered felt like the perfect blog topic to write about. No fibbing, how often do… Continue reading You Probably Aren’t Washing Your Pet’s Dishes Enough

If you’re wondering about smoking habits and pets, we have some news for you. Is it dangerous to smoke near pets? The short answer is yes, pets that inhale smoke are at risk for more health problems and cell damage. Secondhand smoke is the same for pets as it is for humans, even walking into… Continue reading Is It Dangerous to Smoke Around Pets?

Exercise is always more fun with a friend! Need someone to motivate you to exercise? Get your pets involved! According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 59 percent of cats and 54 percent of dogs in the U.S. are overweight or obese. Exercising with your pet will be fun and beneficial for… Continue reading Tips For Safely Exercising With Your Pets

Now that warm weather is upon us, we are all excited to spend time outside enjoying the sunshine. What better way to soak up summer fun than to share outdoor time with your pet? Here are a few ways you can include your dog in your summer activities. For summer pet health safety tips, check… Continue reading Fun, Safe Summertime Activities