Posts in Category: Pet Wellness and Preventive Care December 9, 2024 by All Critters Veterinary Hospital Preparing Your Exotic Pet for the New Year: Health Checkups and Preventive Care Regular wellness and preventive care can extend a pet’s life—including our exotic pets! In fact, it might be even more important for them as exotic pets face a variety of health challenges that, if found early, will not shorten your pet’s lifetime. Read More Recognizing Signs of Illness in Exotic Pets Caring for an exotic or pocket pet at All Critters Veterinary Hospital comes with its own unique set of challenges. Unlike dogs and cats, exotic pets have distinct needs and thrive under different conditions. Their husbandry and medical care require specialized knowledge and attention. One of the most challenging aspects of caring for an exotic […] Read More Halloween Safety Tips for Pets While Halloween is a fun time for pets and their people, there are plenty of potential hazards for our fury (and scaly) friends. The good news is that with a proactive approach to Halloween pet safety, you can achieve a level of peace of mind and enjoy the holiday with your best friend. Read More Is My Cat Too Fat? Identifying and Managing Feline Obesity If your tabby’s tummy is almost touching the ground, you are not alone. An estimated 63% of cats in the United States have a weight problem, according to recent studies. And while a floofy feline may look extra cuddle-worthy, it isn’t healthy for a cat to carry excess weight. At All Critters Veterinary Hospital, we […] Read More Debunking Common Pet Myths If you are like the rest of us at All Critters Veterinary Hospital, you are pretty obsessed with your pets. It is fun to learn all that you can about the amazing critters you share your home with, but be aware that there are some common misconceptions about dogs and cats floating around out there. […] Read More All About Veterinary Laser Surgery Laser surgery in pets may sound like pretty advanced stuff, but at All Critters Veterinary Hospital, it is just one more example of how we work to bring the best to all of our patients. When we use state of the art technology like laser surgery in pets, we offer all of our animal patients […] Read More The Dangers of Leaving Pets in Hot Cars If you’ve ever sat in a parked car, you know that it doesn’t take too long for discomfort to set in. This can be true in any season, but the temperatures of late spring through early fall create some truly terrible conditions inside vehicles. Even cars parked in the shade, beneath cloud cover, or with […] Read More Training Exotic Pets: Techniques for Bonding and Teaching Basic Commands Building a bond with an exotic pet may not follow the same path as, say, a cat or dog. However, establishing and maintaining a friendship with an exotic pet is not only possible, but the experience may enrich the lives of both owner and exotic pet. Read More The Heart of the Matter: Understanding the Importance of Pet Heartworm Prevention Heartworm disease is a serious illness that can damage the lungs and hearts of affected animals. Left untreated, heartworm disease can become fatal, because the spaghetti-shaped worms will grow and multiply, and eventually block blood flow to the animal’s heart. The good news is that heartworm disease is preventable. Read on for more information from […] Read More Helping Your Reptile Shine: Shedding Tips for a Healthy Skin Renewal At All Critters Veterinary Hospital, we understand that your reptilian friend’s health is reflected in the vitality of its skin. Shedding is a natural and critical process for reptiles, which allows them to grow and renew their beautiful scales. But sometimes, they need a little help to keep their shimmer. Let’s explore how you can […] Read More Older Posts