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Furry or Fat? 3 Ways to Keep Your Pet at a Healthy Weight In honor of National Pet Wellness Month, the team at Woodland Veterinary Hospital is shedding light on three ways to feed your pet to keep them at a healthy weight. Follow these tips to ensure your four-legged...

3 Ways Inadequate Socialization Can Affect Your Pet’s Life Do you know the importance of socializing your pet? Socializing your pet is more than just an excuse to show off your adorable new puppy or kitten. Ensuring your pet has a variety of positive experiences in...

Cats hide their vulnerabilities because of their instincts. This can make recognizing when they are in pain extremely hard to tell. Your feline friend may experience pain for numerous reasons, including joint issues, dental problems, urinary tract infections, and...

Do you know what would happen to your pet in an emergency? Take these steps to ensure their safety if the unthinkable becomes a reality.   #1: Ensure your pet is always wearing current identification In an emergency, your pet may be separated from you or run away out...

Pets are susceptible to allergies just like humans, though the signs are often more subtle. Pets may scratch themselves and appear itchy, or they might lick their fur excessively. Dogs and cats with allergies may develop skin irritation and even hot spots. Ultimately,...

We at Woodland Veterinary Hospital would like to stress the importance of regular visits to your veterinarian to maintain your cat's health. You'll find that bringing your cat in for regular health check-ups is well worth it. Of course, many people have difficulty...

While you may be planning on getting a new summer hairdo, shaving your pet down to the skin could actually do more harm than good. Learn how to keep your four-legged friend cool this summer with our team's grooming tips.   #1: Avoid shaving double-coated breeds...

In honor of National Lost Pet Prevention Month, we want to help inform pet owners about what to do if their furry friend ever becomes lost. If your pet should go missing, here are the three top ways to help recover them.    #1: Supply your pet with multiple...

If your pet is prone to hiding from loud noises, you may want to start desensitizing your furry pal to fireworks, as July Fourth is right around the corner. The team at Woodland Veterinary Hospital knows how anxiety-inducing it can be for your pet when they hear...

Have you been considering fostering a second pet lately? You may be more inclined to after knowing that June is National Foster a Pet Month. But before you make the jump, how do you know if fostering a pet is right for you and your family? There are many things to...