You have a lot to remember when caring for your pet, from veterinary visits, to park play dates, to ensuring that their favorite treats and toys are well-stocked. Pets are our family, and ensuring that your pet is prepared for a disaster or an emergency is a critical part of responsible pet ownership. The Federal [...]
As spring flowers and trees add splashes of pastel colors and sweet fragrance to your neighborhood, you may relish this striking time of year. But, if your pet has seasonal allergies, they—and you—may dread springtime. In fact, simply breathing can leave your allergic pet a hot, itchy mess. Allergies are a common reason for springtime [...]
When it comes to your pet’s body, all the pieces and parts need to work together. When one piece of the puzzle is missing, all the other body parts begin to crumble. Such is the case with kidney failure in pets. The kidneys play many roles in your pet’s health, and when the kidneys break [...]
As a pet owner, you hold the great responsibility of choosing where your furry friends receive their care. And, with a myriad of choices in the Syracuse area alone, we know you don’t take this decision lightly. Stack Veterinary Hospital was the area’s first AAHA-accredited practice, and we take the designation seriously. But, who is [...]
How do you know when your four-legged family member requires emergency veterinary care? Assessing your pet’s degree of pain or the urgency of the situation can be difficult. When in doubt, contact the Stack Veterinary Hospital team for guidance on whether your pet needs to be seen on an emergency basis, or can wait for [...]
Puppy breath, kitten purrs, and endless cuddles are a few of the exciting things about welcoming a new puppy or kitten into your home. However, caring for a young animal requires extra patience, teaching, and care, especially during their first year of life with their new family. Kitten- and puppy-hood goes by quickly, and ensuring [...]
The holidays should be a time of celebration, great food, and better company, not a time to be rushing to the emergency veterinary hospital because of a pet’s mishap. Pets tend to sniff out mischief any time of year, but many hazards abound for cats and dogs during the holiday season. As the end-of-year holidays [...]
Veterinary technicians have many of the same medical responsibilities that nurses have with human patients, except our patients have paws and claws. Veterinarians rely on vet techs to perform a myriad of clinical tasks and ensure that your pet’s needs are met. Vet techs are highly skilled, indispensable members of our veterinary care team. What [...]
You know that a successful holiday trip requires planning, such as booking your hotel room and flight, well in advance. Whether you will take a trip across the country or a holiday vacation overseas, ensure you also plan ahead for your pet’s vacation. To make holiday boarding reservations and preparations a cinch, follow these seven [...]
When we lose a pet, we often feel a void that we believe can never be filled. While that may be true, there are ways to cope with the grief and sorrow that come with losing a beloved dog, cat, or other four-legged family member. While we know your pet is irreplaceable, find comfort in [...]