According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, more than 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have dental disease by age 3, so there’s a good chance your four-legged friend has tartar buildup and gum inflammation. Your pet’s dental health and comfort is important to the Kennedy Heights Animal and Bird Hospital team, so we [...]
This year has been challenging for everyone. From virtual learning to setting up your work-from-home office, you probably never seem to have enough hours in the day to get everything done. Caring for your four-legged friend is the ultimate self-care—in fact, research has shown that pets increase our overall quality of life and happiness—and you [...]
When a new year dawns, we make resolutions for personal improvement, such as decluttering, staying on top of finances, and making healthier choices. But, what about your pet? They can’t share their 2021 goals—and might not make the best choices if they could—so you’ll need to write their list. Make 2021 your pet’s best year [...]
Our four-legged and feathered companions fill our lives with cozy cuddles, pretty songs, and unconditional love. They also can scare us with sudden illness or unexpected injury, so planning for the unexpected is equally as important as regular preventive care to ensure a long and healthy life. Animals, especially exotic species, are skilled at hiding [...]
Aging is inevitable, and certain diseases are more likely to affect older pets. Current recommendations support that older pets should increase their veterinary visits to twice a year so that age-related changes can be identified early and treated promptly. We review several common diseases that affect senior pets. Arthritis in older pets Arthritis refers to [...]
When the Smith family decided they wanted a new dog, they also decided they would adopt a dog from the local animal shelter, because they had read that each year millions of healthy dogs are euthanized, simply because not enough homes are available. At the family meeting, everyone had settled on a small dog around [...]
As a pet owner, you need to purchase medications, food, treats, toys, and a slew of other supplies to keep your companion happy and healthy. Occasionally, it’s difficult stocking up on necessities, especially with specialty items or prescription diets you can’t find in stores. While we do our best to stock our hospital shelves with [...]
Your key ring is loaded down with swipe-and-go rewards cards, for everywhere from the gas station to the grocery store. As technology leaps forward, many of those rewards cards are transferring over to virtual forms stored in your phone for speedy checkouts and easy-to-monitor rewards. Since your pet has neither thumbs nor a smartphone, it’s [...]
Halloween is filled with tempting decorations, tasty candy treats, loud noises, and creative costumes, and can be stressful for pets. Help ensure your entire family enjoys Halloween by including your pet in your holiday plans. Here are seven tips from Kennedy Heights Animal and Bird Hospital to keep your pet safe and reduce their stress [...]
Like human medicine, veterinary medicine includes many roles, and our client care coordinators, veterinary technicians, and assistants are critical to your pet’s nursing care and well-being in our hospital. Our support staff are the backbone of Kennedy Heights Animal and Bird Hospital, and we rely heavily on these team members to ensure your furry, scaled, [...]