July Fourth has an unmistakable soundtrack that includes booming fireworks, sizzling grills, and splashing water, each year making a year’s worth of summer memories. Unfortunately, these sounds—and their circumstances—can also underscore a potentially treacherous time for pets. Don’t wait until the symphony—or cacophony—starts to prepare your pet for the July Fourth celebrations. Protect their health [...]
Veterinary medical professionals must administer anesthesia to provide your pet essential—at times, lifesaving—treatment in a pain- and fear-free environment. Although our Twin Maples Veterinary Hospital veterinary professionals often administer anesthesia, its use is never routine. Our conscientious anesthesia administration protocols reflect our patient safety and health commitment. Anesthesia for pets An anesthetized patient experiences complete sensation loss [...]
When it comes to safe toys, it pays to be chews-y about what you give your furry friend. A quick walk down the pet toy or treat aisle at any major store reveals a surplus of tempting but treacherous choices that could leave your pet in pain—and your pocketbook empty. If you’re wondering how a [...]
Your pet needs regular veterinary care to remain healthy, but many pets find the veterinary visit stressful. Their increased anxiety levels can affect their well-being, and influence their diagnostic results. Our team at Twin Maples Veterinary Hospital wants to help you prepare your pet, so their next veterinary visit is stress-free. Train your pet to accept handling You can [...]
While every scrape or sniffle may obviously not require an emergency veterinary appointment for your pet, not all issues require urgent care. However, telling the difference when you’re worried about your beloved pet can be tough, so our Twin Maples Veterinary Hospital team shares 10 emergency situations that may befall your furry friend. #1: Your pet has sustained [...]
Few things are more exciting than welcoming a new puppy into your family. From puppy breath and furry cuddles to fun games of fetch, a new pet guarantees joy and a special companionship. However, puppies, like human children, require a lot of attention, teaching, and care to help ensure they thrive well into their grey [...]
Warm coat? Check. Scarf? Check. Fuzzy hat? Check. Cozy gloves? Check. You may be ready to venture outside in the cold weather, but what about your pet? Winter can pose a variety of dangers for pets, so keep your furry friends safe and warm this winter with these six tips from our Twin Maples Veterinary Hospital team. [...]
Pets typically have a penchant for trouble, no matter the season or time of year. However, as holiday preparations ramp up, and your home becomes overloaded with glitzy decorations, exuberant loved ones, and delicious food, your furry pal has many more opportunities for getting into mischief that can earn them a trip to the emergency [...]
You have purchased several bags of Halloween candy, the kids’ costumes are ready, a Jack-o-lantern is grinning on the porch, and your lawn has been transformed into a spooky graveyard. You may think you have checked everything off your Halloween to-do list, but did you remember to include your furry friends in the preparations? Halloween [...]
This scenario may sound familiar: You receive your pet’s reminder card, and see a slew of letters and numbers that don’t seem to form any legible words. You aren’t sure what your pet needs, but you figure it must be important, so you schedule an appointment. You arrive at Twin Maples Veterinary Hospital, check in, [...]