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Finding a new snack is fun for humans and furry friends alike! But before you and your feline friend try something new, make sure it is safe for them first. Some foods that aren't safe for your feline may surprise you.   Tuna A cat fed a steady diet of tuna...

When you take your pooch on a leisurely stroll around your neighborhood, do they lunge and bark at every living thing? Many dogs become hyper-focused on other dogs, people, squirrels, cars, or other moving objects, making your daily walk less than pleasant. Dogs who...

A healthy cat is a happy cat! Many animal health experts agree that cats are safest when kept indoors. But, without properly enriched indoor environments, cats become increasingly bored and are likely to gain unhealthy amounts of weight.    But how should you...

Wrapping Pets is Hard—3 Reasons Pets Don’t Make Good Gifts   Are you still deciding what to get your loved ones as a gift this year? Although the thought of a new puppy or kitten with a bow under the Christmas tree is difficult to resist, you must do it. Living...

Diabetes in Pets   November is National Pet Diabetes Month! We want you to be knowledgeable so that you can be your pet's best advocate!   Diabetes mellitus occurs when the body cannot use glucose—the main source of energy for the body’s cells—normally....

The Golden Years: Why Senior Pets are the Best   Thinking of adopting a new pet? Consider adopting a senior. Why? Here are five reasons:   They have better manners. Often, senior pets have already been socialized and learned basic commands, like sit, come,...

In honor of National Pet Obesity Awareness Day on October 14, our team at Woodland Veterinary Hospital want to encourage pet owners to help their pooches shed those extra pounds. Losing weight is critical for overweight pets, but must be done in a healthy manner....

As the spookiest of seasons approaches, you may be decorating everything in sight with cobwebs, pumpkins, and skeletons—including your four-legged friend. Although we’ll admit cats and dogs are incredibly cute as pirates, dinosaurs, and spiders, Halloween costumes can...