Everyday Chemicals and Your Pet
As more and more people strive for healthier lifestyles for themselves, this is also spilling over into the lives of their pets! From eating healthy, to exercise and environmental enrichment for pets, one very overlooked area are chemicals that your pets (and yourself!) are exposed to in the home every day. A great study performed by the Environmental Working...Read More
Best Holiday Gift Ideas For Your Pets
We can’t let you forget the four legged family members when you are doing your Christmas list making and shopping! To make it a little easier, we have compiled our best holiday gift ideas for your pets! There is something for every breed and budget. If your pet could use a happy more often than once a year, BarkBox is...Read More
Calming Fear of Anesthesia
We hear you that placing your pet under anesthesia can cause worry. We hope that by filling you in on our process and showing you ‘behind the scenes’ photos , we will be able to assist in calming fear of anesthesia. > When the pet arrives, we place an IV catheter. This feels like having blood drawn, and ensures we...Read More
Help! My dog is limping -Memphis Area Pet Health
We often answer the phone saying, “Thanks for calling The Pet Hospitals, this is____, How can I help you?” The client worriedly replies with, “My dog is limping, what can I do?” There are many reasons a dog could be limping and/or holding up one of their legs. Once you notice this symptom, it is always best to first check...Read More
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Do Dogs Dream?
Many dog owner’s have noticed their beloved pet twitching and softly vocalizing in their sleep. Does this mean that dog’s dream? The answer is yes, dogs do have dreams, sometimes, apparently, they have very active dreams. In order to understand dreaming, lets first develop a better understanding of sleep cycles in dogs. Dogs experience two stages of sleep. One is...Read More
Overstimulation in Cats
Ever wonder why your sweet, nice kitty will seemingly out of nowhere lash out at you or bite you during play or petting? This is a phenomenon called overstimulation, and is pretty unique to cats. It’s not fully understood why cats become overstimulated, but each cat will display subtle warning signs that it’s time to stop whatever you’re doing.
Do I need to clean my dog’s ears?- Memphis Area Pet Health
Do I need to clean my dog’s ears? Many dogs rarely, if ever, have their ears cleaned out. And this can be okay. However, there are some reasons in which you should make ear cleaning a routine part of your dog’s maintenance care. You should always incorporate ear cleaning just before or after a bath. Commercial ear cleaners have drying...Read More
Let’s dig into heartworms!
What are heartworms? Simply put, heartworms are THE ENEMY! Heartworms are nematode worms that live in an animal’s circulatory system and can cause serious illness and even death. This disease is primarily a canine issue, but cats can also be affected. House pets are not the only carriers, either. Wolves, coyotes, and foxes can also carry this disease and serve...Read More
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Veterinary Technicians: So Much More Than Nurses
Have you ever wondered,”What does it take to be a veterinary technician?” Have you ever thought it would be fun to play with puppies and kittens all day? Well, that’s what a lot of people think that we do in veterinary offices, but that is far from the truth. Yes, we do get to see puppies and kittens and trust us,...Read More
FAQ #7: Why do cats purr?
Purring is most often thought of as a soft vibration coming from a happy, content cat. Some cats have a very loud purr, and sometimes they have a quiet purr that is difficult to hear. You’ll most likely hear a cat purring when they’re sitting in their favorite person’s lap, getting their head scratched, or in the middle of playing...Read More
