Spay/Neuter Spaying or neutering your kitten has health benefits, in addition to helping with pet overpopulation. Spaying your female kitten before her first heat offers the best protection from uterine infections and breast tumors. Most female cats will go into heat by 6 months of age, so it’s a good idea to spay them at [...]
Do all kittens have worms? Intestinal parasites are common in kittens, and the most common source of roundworm infection in kittens is the mother’s milk. Did you know? Microscopic examination of a stool sample detects worm eggs. Cats remain susceptible to re-infection throughout their lives and periodic deworming is recommended for cats that go [...]
Your beloved pet is a member of your family, and we are here to help you keep your furry friend safe from disease and danger. One of the easiest things you can do to keep your dog healthy is to have them vaccinated! Staying up to date ensures your pup is protected. Vaccines can prevent [...]
What should I feed my kitten? Choosing the right diet is a vital step to making sure your growing kitten is meeting their nutritional needs. Remember that cats are obligate carnivores--they depend entirely on meat because their diet requires nutrients that are only found in animal flesh. Here is a short list of some diets [...]
Routine cleanings not only improve your pet’s comfort level, but they can also help prevent the accumulation of foul-smelling debris and reduce the occurrence of painful ear infections. When do I need to do it? Depending on your pet’s individual needs, cleanings are appropriate as often as two or three times a week, or as [...]
Every year thousands of stray and unwanted animals are euthanized in shelters across the United States. Many of these deaths are the result of simple overpopulation with not enough families to care for pets. Even if you keep a close watch on your pet, accidents happen, and unexpected offspring means more animals that won’t be [...]
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE NEW MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY! Your furry bundle of cuteness is such a joy and can also be quite a handful! At Lake Pine Animal Hospital, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Our medical team and staff have put together these basics of puppy care to ensure [...]
Socialization Take things slowly with introducing new people and new animals. Make sure she has a safe place she can go to if she gets overwhelmed—this can be her carrier or the room where her food, water and bed are. Don’t force her to interact with a new person if she doesn’t want to. It’s [...]
