You've just brought a new puppy home and scheduled the first vet visit. In case you're wondering which questions to ask and what items to bring with you, our Leighton vets are here to help. In this post, you'll find a checklist to help your prepare for your puppy's first trip to the vet.
You are preventing more than just the birth of unwanted kittens when you get your cat spayed or neutered. You are also protecting them from some serious health conditions. Today, our Leighton vets discuss the best age to have your kitten fixed as well as the benefits of having your kitten spayed or neutered.
Constipation can afflict dogs of any breed, age, size, or lifestyle. Today, our Leighton vets explore one of the most common digestive issues we see in pets and discuss some causes of constipation in dogs, along with treatment options.
So you have just brought home a little bundle of joy. Congratulations! But make sure you're scheduling your first veterinary appointment, as well as routine exams going forward. To help you prepare, our Leighton vets discuss what to expect at your newborn kitten's first vet visit.
As a pet owner, you might wonder what qualifies as critical veterinary care and when your pet's injury is considered an emergency. In this post, our veterinarians in Leighton explain what's involved in animal critical care and discuss what circumstances are categorized as a critical care emergency.
Dogs will often pant while engaging in physical activity on a warm day or while playing fetch. However, excessive panting at night may be occurring due to an underlying health issue. Today, our Leighton vets discuss symptoms and treatment options. We also offer advice on when to book an exam.
Many health issues can lead to bleeding in a dog's ears. While some are easy to resolve, others can be more serious. Find out more about the causes of this concerning symptom from our Leighton vets and learn how you can help stop a dog's ear from bleeding.
Dogs are inquisitive animals that love to explore. Unfortunately, they often do so by ingesting or chewing substances they shouldn't, such as gum. Today, our Leighton vets describe the threat that gum can pose for dogs, and what happens if a dog eats gum.
While it's always exciting to bring home a new kitten, keeping them happy and healthy brings some significant responsibility. In this blog post, our Leighton vets offer some tips on how to care for a kitten.
Are you considering getting a new pet? If you've thought about bringing a turtle home, you may also wonder what kind of animal a turtle is and how to care for one. Here, our Leighton vets explain whether a turtle is a reptile or amphibian and how to assess your circumstances to determine whether they'd make a good family pet.