Wellness plans are designed to benefit pets of all ages and can be customized with basic preventive care services or upgraded to include all recommended services for any given life stage. Although you can purchase a plan no matter your pet’s age, our Neighborhood Veterinary Centers plan options are most beneficial when you invest in [...]
Preventive care is a successful pet health care plan’s backbone, but many pet owners avoid these essentials because of cost and budget concerns. Pet health insurance can help cover injury and illness costs, but does not usually cover annual wellness services. A wellness plan, which bundles your pet’s routine annual preventive care service costs into [...]
Veterinary care costs have risen dramatically in recent years, and pet owners may consider routine wellness care for their pets more a luxury than a necessity. Our Neighborhood Veterinary Centers teams understand that finances are a major factor in pet care decisions, and we strive to make pet care more accessible and affordable. Our new [...]
Thanksgiving is a holiday squarely centered around gatherings and an elaborate meal. These two elements make this holiday potentially dangerous for mischievous or anxious pets, but with forethought and planning, you can create a safe, enjoyable turkey day experience for all your two- and four-legged family members. Our Neighborhood Veterinary Centers team shares their most [...]
Anesthesia is necessary for many surgical procedures in pets and to ensure a pain-free experience. Although many pet owners fear anesthesia and worry their pet may never wake up, modern anesthetic protocols are extremely low-risk. Studies show that when safety precautions are closely followed, a healthy dog’s risk of dying under anesthesia is 0.05% and [...]
Veterinarians train for years to gain the knowledge and skills to care for pets. One of the first and most important concepts they learn is the art of a good physical examination, which provides foundational knowledge about a pet’s health. Our Neighborhood Veterinary Centers team members perform comprehensive physical examinations on every pet every time, [...]
Halloween costumes, candy, parties, and crowds can be dangerous for pets. Neighborhood Veterinary Centers teams want to help pet owners avoid potential pitfalls and learn how to keep their furry pals safe. Here are the top Halloween safety hazards and how to prevent them. Halloween candy pet hazards Candy is arguably the best part of [...]
The potty training process can be literally and figuratively messy for new puppy owners, but how you train your puppy during this formative time impacts not only their success, but also your future relationship. The right approach will help build your bond, whereas mistakes will lead to anxiety and stress. Neighborhood Veterinary Centers teams believe [...]
Crates are essential tools for puppy training that will help keep your new furry pal safe, content, and secure, but you first must train your puppy to accept and ultimately love being inside. This sounds like a challenge, but you need to dedicate only a few moments each day to achieve this goal. Here is [...]
Congratulations on your decision to add a canine member to your pack! Dogs are loyal, loving creatures who can bring great joy and purpose to your life, but raising them takes work. Your puppy will need your guidance to learn how the world works, understand how they fit into your household, and to grow up [...]