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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

Halloween Treats – Memphis Area Pet Health

Posted 10.22.14 by Kim Swift

Halloween is on the horizon, which means inevitably, some dogs will make their way into some delicious tricks or treats that were not meant for them. Not only is this a problem because you no longer get to enjoy the sweets and treats intended for you, but also because depending on how much and what kind of chocolate, you may be...Read More

Snake Bites & Your Pet- Mid South Pet Health

Posted 06.25.14 by Kim Swift

Snakes are very common in North America, and the most scary aspect of this are the ones who are considered venomous. There were over 8,000 snake bite reports in people in the U.S. last year, 12 of which were reported as fatal. Sadly there is no statistical information for the number of bites in dogs or cats, but we know...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

Holiday Dog Treats- Mid South Pet Health and Wellness

Posted 12.21.13 by Kim Swift

 With the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season, it can be easy to forget the four legged family members! To help you out, one of our own staff members shared her favorite homemade treat recipes! Holiday Dog Treats are a fun way to celebrate with the furriest members of your family. These treats are all easy to make, delicious,...Read More

Is This an Emergency? – Memphis Pet Health

Posted 11.13.13 by Kim Swift

Doesn’t it seem like Felix decides the best time to get into the trash is after the vet office is closed? Oftentimes, as a pet owner, it is very hard to know whether or not what has just happened is a true medical emergency. Just like in people, some conditions or illnesses can wait until the morning, while others are...Read More

Introducing a New Cat Into Your Home – Memphis Pet Health

Posted 10.03.13 by Katie Wooden, DVM

Humans and dogs are “pack” animals where cats are territoriality independent; knowing this is important when introducing a new cat into your home. When adopting a new cat, it is important to create its own space/environment. The room that you select should have its own food bowl, water bowl, and litter box. Normally, there should be a litter box for every...Read More