Crystal Springs Pet Hospital Blogs

Nurturing Your Pet's Healthy Weight Journey Maintaining a healthy weight is just as important for our furry friends as it is for us. Obesity in pets can lead to a myriad of health issues, including diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease. However, with the right...

Recognizing Heat Exhaustion in Pets: 5 Signs Every Owner Should Know As temperatures soar during the summer months, our pets face an increased risk of heat exhaustion. Unlike humans, pets have limited ways to cool themselves down, making them especially vulnerable to...

Prioritizing Adult Dog & Cat Wellness Exams for Lifelong Health As your trusted veterinarian, we want to shed light on the critical role that adult dog and cat wellness checks play in ensuring the long-term health and well-being of your beloved pets. Understanding...

Understanding the Low Incidence of Lyme Disease in Cats As a pet owner, you might wonder why cats, unlike dogs and humans, rarely seem to contract Lyme disease. This tick-borne illness, caused by the bacterium *Borrelia burgdorferi*, can be a serious concern for many...

Recognizing Signs of Osteoarthritis in Your Beloved Pet Do you notice your pet slowing down or struggling to get up after a nap? Osteoarthritis, a common joint disease, doesn't just affect humans – it can also impact our beloved furry friends. Understanding the signs...

Coping with a Lyme Disease Diagnosis in Your Dog: What You Need to Know Discovering that your beloved canine companion has been diagnosed with Lyme disease can be distressing. As a responsible pet owner, you may have numerous questions and concerns about what this...

Understanding Fecal Exams: A Key to Your Pet's Health As a pet owner, you're likely familiar with taking your furry friend to the vet for their annual check-up. One important test that should be noticed among the various health assessments they undergo is the fecal...

Is Your Pet at Risk? Understanding Heartworm Disease Symptoms Parasitic worms that occasionally reside on the right side of the heart of pets, such as dogs, cats, and ferrets, cause the serious and potentially fatal condition known as heartworm disease. It is...

Spring Pet Allergies Unleashed: How to Spot the Signs in Your Furry Friends As the vibrant colors of spring emerge, so do the allergens that can affect humans and our furry friends. Like us, pets can experience seasonal allergies, and springtime is a common culprit....

Chocolate Toxicity: Understanding the Risks to Your Dog's Health As a dog owner, it’s your responsibility to keep your furry companion safe and healthy. Unfortunately, there are many foods that we humans enjoy that are extremely harmful to dogs. One of the most...