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Pet Insurance: Memphis Pet Health and Wellness

Posted 01.09.15 by Doug Kenney, DVM

 In 1982, Jack Stephens, a veterinarian in California, along with several hundred colleagues and friends started the first successful pet insurance company in the United States – Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI).

Pet Diabetes Month

Posted 11.01.14 by Kim Swift

We all love food. Our pets love food, and we love our pets, so we all give in to those sweet, puppy dog eyes and sneak a treat, maybe even a little people food. Although a little indulgence here and there may seem like no big deal, obesity is the number one disease in our furry friends, and obesity is...Read More

Physical Exams are Important for Pets- Memphis Pet Health

Posted 11.01.14 by Kim Swift

The Importance of a Physical Exam A complete physical exam is a key component of your pet’s visit at The Pet Hospitals! Click the above link to see a few of our veterinarians thoroughly explain what they are looking for and why it is essential!  During the physical exam, your doctor can: Check over your pet from head to tail....Read More

Boarding Your Dog or Cat- Memphis Area Pet Health

Posted 10.27.14 by Kim Swift

It’s a festive time of year as well as a hectic one! With the holidays come vacations and time spent away from home, but what about your beloved pets that can’t make the journey? Here at the Pet Hospitals we want to offer some peace of mind and insight to our boarding facilities. Our cats and dogs are boarded in...Read More

Ebola and Pets- Memphis Area Pet Health and Wellness

Posted 10.23.14 by Kim Swift

From Your Veterinarian Fear is high, but risk is minimal The relative risk of exposure to the Ebola virus in the U.S. is extremely low, as there have been only a small number of isolated human cases and no known animal cases to date. Although Ebola is a zoonotic disease, there has not been evidence of its transmission to humans...Read More

Heatstroke in Pets

Posted 06.16.14 by Kim Swift

Heatstroke is a common, but usually preventable, problem that veterinarians diagnose and treat more often than they like during the summer months. It is a life-threatening emergency with a mortality rate between 25% and 50% despite appropriate and even intensive care.

What You Need to Know about Ticks! – Memphis Pet Health

Posted 05.02.14 by Kim Swift

Ticks are skin parasites that, if allowed to, will feed on the blood of your pet.  The bite itself is not usually painful, but the parasite can transmit diseases and cause tick paralysis, which is why tick control is so important. Ticks are more active in the spring and summer, but are present all year long.   If your pet goes...Read More

The Biggest Loser Weight Loss Competition

Posted 02.18.14 by Kim Swift

The Biggest Loser at The Pet Hospitals! How many diets have you tried to get your pet to lose weight? Is the “overweight management” just not managing anything? Is the “weight loss” food not producing any results?   Hill’s and The Pet Hospitals have a new solution for you!   When surveyed, most owners report that they associate food and...Read More

What’s In My Pet’s Food? – Memphis Area Pet Health

Posted 02.10.14 by Kim Swift

With so many different brands and types of pet food available, it can be difficult to choose which diet is best for your dog or cat! There are certain current trends in pet nutrition that aren’t necessarily as important as they seem and you may end up spending top dollar for a food that isn’t actually any better than a lower...Read More

Dogs and Chocolate – Memphis Area Pet Health

Posted 01.14.14 by Kim Swift

Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, which means inevitably, some dogs will make their way into a box of treats. Not only is this a problem because you no longer get to enjoy the sweets intended for you, but also because depending on how much and what kind of chocolate, you may be spending some time at your veterinarian’s office....Read More