Like people, pets need physical exercise and mental stimulation to stay healthy, happy, and engaged in their world. Enriching toys provide both these needs and help to stave off boredom that could lead to behavior problems. Most researchers also believe that daily enrichment activities, including play, can help prevent or delay cognitive decline (i.e., dementia) [...]
Your pet’s eye health is key to ensuring they maintain good vision and comfort. Eye diseases commonly cause pain or discomfort, as most people who’ve had pinkeye or a rogue eyelash can understand. Many pet owners who notice their pet squinting or tearing assume the problem is minor and transient, but your pet could have [...]
Mild changes in your pet’s behavior may indicate a serious medical condition. Knowing when your pet’s sickness or injury is serious enough to warrant veterinary care is important to ensure they receive the appropriate attention. Our Stack Veterinary Hospital team wants to help you care for your pet like a hero, and we explain what [...]
Fireworks, backyard barbecues, and lake or pool trips are popular ways to celebrate America’s birthday. You may be tempted to let your furry pals tag along, but July Fourth can be scary for pets, and they are safest at home. The Stack Veterinary Hospital team wants pet owners to avoid an Independence Day disaster, so [...]
A veterinary professional’s heart, which always pushes them to deliver the best, most compassionate care to pets and their owners, is their biggest asset. However, this huge heart also can be their downfall. To help support your veterinary team through the ups and downs of veterinary medicine, learn what plagues our industry today, and how [...]
New York currently has the highest number of reported Lyme disease cases in the United States. Lyme disease is a debilitating condition that affects humans and pets, potentially leading to serious health issues. Our Stack Veterinary Hospital team is on a mission to help pet owners to care heroically for their pets, so we provide [...]
Cats have a need—no, not a need for speed—a need to scratch. However, when your cat shreds your upholstery and drapes, you likely detest their instinctual behavior, no matter how normal and necessary. Cats scratch for many reasons, and all of them are essential to their physical and mental wellbeing. If you’re itching to put [...]
You know your pet’s annual wellness visits are important because preventive care, like vaccinations and screening tests, keeps them healthy. But, did you know that your pet’s oral health and routine preventive care are equally important for their overall health? Read on for five reasons why focusing on your pet’s dental care is so important. [...]
While your pet’s New Year’s resolutions may run along the lines of “eat more bacon” and “claim the couch for myself,” the resolutions you make for them should focus on their wellness. To help you create resolutions for your pet, our Stack Veterinary Hospital team put together 10 wellness-focused goals to ring in the New [...]
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a common neurological problem that can cause pain and mobility issues in affected dogs and can occur in the cervical (i.e., neck), thoracic (i.e., chest), lumbar (i.e., lower back), or lumbosacral (i.e., pelvic) areas. Disease that occurs in the cervical and thoracolumbar regions affect the spinal cord, while disease that [...]