Vaccinating your pet is one of the easiest and most effective ways to help them live a long, healthy life. Our Stack Veterinary Hospital team knows that determining which vaccines your pet needs and how often they need boosters can feel overwhelming, especially for new pet owners. We created this pet vaccination guide to help [...]
Pain can be extremely debilitating for pets, but pain medications can have significant side effects. Laser therapy is a drug-free, non-invasive treatment modality that can help relieve your pet’s pain. Our Stack Veterinary Hospital team wants to provide information about laser therapy in pets to help you determine if your pet is a candidate. Laser [...]
A pet affected by a heart condition requires specialized care that only a board-certified cardiologist can provide. Our team at Stack Veterinary Hospital explains what issues can affect your pet’s heart and how your pet can benefit from a veterinary cardiologist’s expertise. Common heart conditions in dogs Dogs can be affected by numerous heart conditions [...]
When your pet’s life comes to an end, you may feel like your own life has turned upside down. Pet-related grief is real and deep, and can be challenging to navigate—especially when your friends and family can’t empathize. But, by better understanding this grief, acknowledging its presence, and taking ownership of your emotions, you can—in [...]
Your pet’s blood work can provide important information about their health and, in some cases, these tests can indicate medical conditions before your pet exhibits signs. Blood work is a vital part of diagnosing illnesses, as well as ensuring your pet is healthy before certain procedures. When your pet has blood work run at Stack [...]
A seizure occurs when uncontrolled electrical activity travels between brain cells, and many conditions can cause this in pets. Our team at Stack Veterinary Hospital wants to provide information about what causes these concerning episodes in pets, and what you should do if your pet has a seizure. What causes seizures in dogs? Conditions that [...]
Thyroid conditions commonly affect middle-aged and senior pets, and early intervention is important to prevent significant health problems from impacting their quality of life. Our team at Stack Veterinary Hospital wants to help you recognize the signs by offering information about thyroid disease in pets. An overview of thyroid disease in pets The thyroid is [...]
Many pet owners overlook dental disease signs in their pets, assuming bad breath or picky eating are because of normal aging. The truth is, bad breath is never normal, and usually signals the early stages of periodontal disease, a progressive, serious, and painful condition. Disease begins when plaque covers the teeth, hardens into tartar (i.e., [...]
Being a pet owner during COVID is tough. Heck, being anybody during a pandemic is difficult. But, as a pet owner, calling your veterinarian and being told when the next available appointment is can be incredibly frustrating. What is happening in the veterinary industry that is making seeing your veterinarian so difficult? Here are 10 [...]
As a recognized Cat Friendly Practice, Stack Veterinary Hospital is certified fanatical about feline health and wellbeing. That’s why we’re always troubled to hear about cats who are urinating outside their litter box—which often signifies physical or emotional distress. Feline inappropriate urination is the number one complaint among cat owners, and a common reason for [...]