Owning a pet requires a lot of responsibility, and their antics can sometimes endanger their wellbeing and damage your possessions. Our Island Animal Hospital team knows how chaotic owning a pet can be. To protect your pet and your belongings read our home pet-proofing tips. #1: Ensure your pet gets adequate exercise Pets need mental [...]

Professional dental cleanings are an important part of your pet’s dental health care. However, many pet owners are unsure about when their pet needs their first cleaning, and how often their pet’s teeth should be cleaned. Each pet’s dental cleaning schedule is different, but here are a few guidelines you can follow to determine the [...]

Understanding how to care for your pet’s dental health is important for their overall health and comfort. Without proper dental care, your four-legged friend can suffer from painful periodontal problems and organ disease. Read on to learn more about dental disease in pets and how you can prevent them from suffering with this major health [...]

Winter weather extremes can be unpleasant and inconvenient, and many of us count the days until the sun shines warmly again. Cold temperatures, snow, and ice can also be downright dangerous, not only for you and your human family, but also your pets. Contrary to popular belief, most pets’ fur does not adequately protect them [...]

Did you set a New Year’s resolution for 2023? Around half of Americans participate in this tradition each year, and about half of those people feel the resolution helped them reach their goals. The new year signals a fresh start and is a great time not only to evaluate your own personal health and wellbeing, [...]

Pets, such as pugs, bulldogs, Pekingese, and Persian cats, are adorable, but breeding for certain physical characteristics has led to factors that predispose these pets to serious health complications. Our Island Animal Hospital team wants to offer information about these issues in case you own or are considering adopting a brachycephalic pet. Brachycephalic pet features [...]

The holiday season can present many potential dangers for your pet. When making your gift list for your pet, choose presents that can help keep them safe during the holidays. Our Island Animal Hospital team wants to help by offering recommendations for gifts.  #1: Give your pet pet-friendly holiday treats Decadent dishes are a must [...]

Infectious viruses and bacteria are dangerous threats to dog and cat health. Your pet needs a strong internal defense to protect themselves against contagious diseases. Routine vaccinations educate and strengthen your pet’s immune system against the most common and deadly pathogens. To help you understand the power and potential in your pet’s core (i.e., essential) [...]

At your pet’s wellness visit, you may wonder why we perform so many different tests and exams when your pet appears perfectly healthy. But, pets are excellent at hiding disease, making wellness screening tests essential for a comprehensive evaluation of your pet’s health. What does your veterinarian look for during your pet’s physical exam? When [...]

We challenge you to name a holiday better suited to pets than Thanksgiving. With all those irresistibly appetizing aromas, food-covered tables and countertops, and uncharacteristically generous owners and friends—hello, extra treats!—our dogs and cats must think they’ve reached Nirvana. Unfortunately, from the human perspective, Thanksgiving with pets is often less like a Hallmark movie and [...]