Halloween can be fun for families, but for many pets, it brings a mix of unfamiliar noises, visitors, decorations, costumes, and tempting foods. A dog who usually enjoys greeting people may become overwhelmed by a constantly ringing doorbell. A cat who normally has a quiet evening may suddenly find strangers walking past the house or […]
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If your dog suddenly seems itchier in the fall, you are not imagining things. Seasonal changes can affect pets too. Dogs and cats may experience skin irritation, itching, licking, ear problems, or other symptoms that become more noticeable at certain times of year. The challenge is that itching can have many causes. What looks like […]
Read Fall Allergies in Dogs and Cats: Why Your Pet May Be Itching More This Season
Fall can be a welcome change for pets and their people. Cooler days may mean longer walks, more time outside, and a return to familiar routines after summer. It can also be a useful time to pay closer attention to your pet. Changes in activity, appetite, mobility, or behavior are not always signs that something […]
When the hottest days of summer begin to fade, it is easy to assume bugs and parasites are fading with them. Unfortunately, ticks do not always follow that schedule. Fall can still bring meaningful tick exposure for dogs and cats, especially pets that spend time in wooded areas, tall grass, brush, leaf litter, parks, trails, […]
Fall can be a comfortable time of year for pets. Temperatures cool down, walks become more enjoyable, and many dogs spend more time outside. But for some pets, fall also means more scratching, licking, chewing, or irritated skin. If your dog suddenly seems itchier than usual, or your cat is grooming one area over and […]
As cooler fall weather arrives, many dogs are eager to spend more time outside. Walks get a little longer, weekends may include more outdoor activities, and pets who slowed down during the heat of summer may suddenly be moving more. That extra activity can also make something else easier to notice: your pet may not […]
Read Cooler Weather, Stiffer Joints: Is Fall Making Your Pet’s Arthritis More Noticeable?
As pets get older, changes can happen so gradually that they are easy to brush off. Maybe your dog is a little slower getting up in the morning. Maybe your cat is not jumping onto the couch as often. Maybe your pet still seems happy overall, but something just feels different. That instinct is worth […]
A lot of pet behavior concerns get brushed aside for too long. Sometimes families are told their dog is just stubborn. Sometimes they assume their cat is being difficult. Sometimes they bring it up briefly at an annual visit, then run out of time before they can really talk it through. But behavior changes are […]
Read When Behavior Changes in Pets Deserve a Veterinary Conversation
When your pet is not feeling well, one of the hardest parts is not knowing why. Maybe the symptoms are vague. Maybe bloodwork gave part of the picture but not the whole thing. Maybe your pet seems off, but there is not an obvious answer yet. In moments like that, additional imaging can be incredibly […]
Read What an Abdominal Ultrasound Can Tell Us About Your Pet
It always starts small. Maybe your dog skips a meal. Maybe they’re a little slower getting up. Maybe they just… aren’t them. And then your brain does what every pet owner’s brain does: “Is this serious… or am I overreacting?” We hear this question every single day at Evergreen Veterinary Hospital. And the honest answer? […]
Read My Dog Isn’t Acting Like Himself…Do I Need to Call the Vet or Wait It Out?
