Welcoming a new puppy or dog into your family is an exciting experience, but adopting a new pet can pose several challenges, particularly managing their behavior problems. Our Neighborhood Veterinary Centers team describes canine behavior issues’ root causes and explains how you can implement effective strategies to help foster a positive relationship between you and [...]
According to Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) data, 14.3% of screened purebred dogs had hip dysplasia. This is an average that considers all dogs, but many breeds had incidence rates near 50%. Hip dysplasia is a common, often severely disabling condition that is likely inherited and challenging to eliminate completely from the canine population. Our [...]
As a pet owner, you must be attuned to your furry friend's wellbeing and know when their condition warrants immediate attention. Recognizing the difference between a situation that can wait and one that demands urgent care can make all the difference in ensuring your pet's health and safety. To help you determine what type of [...]
The thought of losing your pet is one of your worst nightmares, and proper identification is essential to help ensure you and your furry pal are reunited should they get lost. Microchipping is pets’ only permanent identification type, but some pet owners still neglect to schedule this important procedure. Our Neighborhood Veterinary Centers of Nasa [...]
Although you may have difficulty imagining that your perfect little bundle of cuteness is harboring a gross parasite, intestinal worms, or other single-celled protozoa, these pests are common in puppies and kittens. Fortunately, you need not panic, because our Neighborhood Veterinary Centers team can easily identify, treat, and prevent parasites in your tiny furry pal. [...]
Seizures in pets result from abnormal brain activity and can have various underlying causes. Witnessing a seizure for the first time is often scary for a concerned pet owner, who likely is not sure what’s happening or what to do next. The Neighborhood Veterinary Centers Nederland team wants to arm pet owners with the knowledge [...]
Your new kitten may seem like a fearless little conqueror, but their developing immune system makes them highly vulnerable to contagious—sometimes fatal—illnesses. By helping your tiny whiskered pal build a strong defense against the most common feline viruses, vaccines are the easiest and safest way to ensure your pint-sized panther is as tough on the [...]
The moment you first hold your new puppy in your arms or feel their leash in your hand, you make a silent promise to protect them from harm. By safeguarding your puppy’s health and helping them build a strong immune system, vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to fulfill that promise. [...]
Diagnostic testing provides veterinarians with the information they need to diagnose and treat almost every health condition, but using outsourced tests can mean waiting several days to weeks for the results. This delay is acceptable for stable and relatively healthy pet, but can mean the difference between life and death for a patient with a [...]
Laser therapy promises to provide pain relief, reduce inflammation, and speed healing in dogs and cats with various medical conditions. This may sound too good to be true, but scientific studies prove the treatment’s efficacy in many clinical situations. Laser therapy also offers an excellent safety profile and is suitable for nearly all pets. The [...]