by Westwood Veterinary Clinic | Jun 1, 2023 | Blog
Advice for Pet Owners on Camping Safety Looking up at the starry sky with your furry friend nestled beside you by the campfire is a beautiful feeling that can’t be beaten. Camping is a great way to explore the great outdoors with your pet, but keeping them safe...
by Westwood Veterinary Clinic | May 12, 2023 | Blog
How to Recognize, Manage, and Avoid Hot Spots in Pets Your pet may scratch, lick, and chew itself into a hot spot when their skin feels burning from scratching. Learn more about these highly irritating sores to assist your furry friend in overcoming the itching. What...
by Westwood Veterinary Clinic | May 8, 2023 | Blog
What Causes Pet Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears? If you watch sports, you probably cringe when you see an athlete fall and clutch their knee. As one of the important ligaments in charge of supporting the knee, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is most likely what...
by Westwood Veterinary Clinic | Apr 16, 2023 | Blog
How to Protect Your Dog from Dog Bites and Prevent Dog Attacks Knowing how to avoid and deal with a dog bite should be a fundamental part of every dog owner’s education because no one wants to have to deal with their cherished pet getting wounded. There are...
by Westwood Veterinary Clinic | Apr 16, 2023 | Blog
4 Ways to Get Ready for Your Pet’s Death Even though losing a pet is never easy, getting ready for it can lessen your mental and emotional pain. Here are four suggestions to help you prepare for and grieve the eventual loss of your pet. #1: Evaluate the quality...
by Westwood Veterinary Clinic | Mar 17, 2023 | Blog
Hazards in Your Home: 5 Common Pet Toxins In honor of National Animal Poison Prevention Week, which will take place March 19 to 25, our team wants to share some of the most common household products that are toxic to pets. #1: Medications One of the...
