Best Food for Dogs with Allergies
It's not common for dogs to develop food allergies, but when they do, the symptoms can be worrying. In this blog, our Grand Prairie vets list the best types of foods to feed your dog if they have an allergy.
It's not common for dogs to develop food allergies, but when they do, the symptoms can be worrying. In this blog, our Grand Prairie vets list the best types of foods to feed your dog if they have an allergy.
While your cat's extra pounds may make them extra cuddly, that excess weight could have negative effects on their health and longevity. Today, our Grand Prairie vets share some tips that can help you determine if your feline friend is overweight and how you can help your cat.
Constipation is a relatively common digestive condition among dogs. While this issue might not seem severe, constipation could be deadly to dogs if it goes untreated. Today, our Grand Prairie vets talk about constipation in dogs, including its symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
Is your dog scratching, itching, and licking at their fur? They might have dermatitis, a skin condition seen in dogs. Today, our Grand Prairie vets discuss some of the most common skin problems in dogs and how they can be treated.
The heart pumps vital oxygen throughout an animal's body so they can thrive. When the heart develops a disease, it can no longer function properly, impacting the operations of the entire body. Today, our Grand Prairie vets talk about 5 of the most common heart diseases in pets, including their symptoms and treatment options available.
At Carrier Animal Hospital we understand how it can be tempting to skip your indoor cat's vaccinations, however, even if your kitty spends most of their time inside you should still get them vaccinated. Here, our Grand Prairie vets share some important reasons why you should vaccinate your indoor cat.
Our team at Carrier Animal Hospital recommends the Bordetella vaccine for all dogs that socialize with other dogs such as in a kennel or at off-leash parks. While this vaccine is considered safe it can produce mild side effects, with serious reactions only occurring in rare situations. Here, our Grand Prairie vets discuss the benefits of the Bordetella vaccine as well as its possible side effects.
If your dog has been vaccinated the chances of them getting rabies is low, however, the vaccine doesn't offer 100% full protection. In this blog, our Grand Prairie vets explain what rabies is, provide more details on the vaccine and its level of protection, as well as what to do if your pup was exposed to rabies.
Vaccinations are an important part of keeping your cat healthy their whole life. At Carrier Animal Hospital we offer all the vaccines your cat needs to be protected from dangerous diseases. Here, our Grand Prairie vets discuss the essential vaccines your cat requires and when you should have your kitten vaccinated.
Rabies is a deadly virus that is very contagious for pets including cats. In this post, our Grand Prairie vets discuss the impact the rabies virus can have on cats including how common it is, its symptoms, and how it can be prevented.