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, [...]
As the temperatures soar and summer fun is on the rise, it’s time to get serious about heat safety and pets. Trust me, as a dog, I know a thing or two about the effects of hot temps on pets. Hi, I’m Fred, the English bulldog, and I’m here to tell you what you need [...]
Orthopedic issues occur frequently in dogs, especially ones affecting the knee. All too often, a pet owner sees their dog coming in from the backyard, limping on a hind leg. Fortunately, the dedicated team at Twin Maples Veterinary Hospital offers the most advanced surgical procedures to repair these knee injuries. If your pooch is suffering [...]
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and we love to include our furry companions in these joyous celebrations. But, leave out some of the stress of party planning by keeping these tips in mind. Plan a pet-friendly gathering Holidays are a time to gather your loved ones close, furry or otherwise, but is your [...]
I have been contemplating furr awhile on if I should let you in on this infurrmation or not… but I think it’s time you all know some of our secrets on how us cats train you humans to do what we want when we want you to do it. It’s really not rocket science, our [...]
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the oldest cat title belongs to Creme Puff, who lived to the ripe old age of 38. Her canine counterpart, Bluey, spent 20 years herding cattle and sheep in Australia before dying after his 29th birthday. Pets rarely live that long, but as veterinary medicine advances and [...]
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) defines socialization as “the process of preparing a dog … to enjoy interactions and be comfortable with other animals, people, places and activities.” Establishing these social cues is best when your pup is young—up until about 3 months of age—so learning the skills that will help her become well-mannered [...]