Hanford Veterinary Hospital Blog

When you picture an aggressive dog, a Yorkie or Chihuahua may not be the first breed that you think about. Aggression in small dogs is a very real thing, though, and Hanford Veterinary Hospital wants to help you understand why it happens and what to do about it. 

Cats definitely have minds and personalities of their own, and these personalities seem like they are pretty set in stone. Most cat owners think that kitty makes the rules and there is no point in even trying to train your cat, but your friends at Hanford Veterinary Hospital are here to tell you that not only is it possible, but it is not as difficult as you might think.

You’re reading this because clearly, your pet’s dental health matters to you. Hanford Veterinary Hospital is passionate about pet dental health because we know it affects overall health. Did you know bacteria can pass into the bloodstream through unhealthy gums and even cause kidney disease? 

The team at Hanford Veterinary Hospital strongly recommends monthly heartworm preventive medication for your dog because we want your pets to live long, happy lives. Keep reading to see how heartworm can affect your pets and why a preventive is so essential:

Just like humans, cats can experience anxiety. Unlike humans, they hide it very well. There are many natural ways to treat and present anxiety. If these treatments below don’t work, we recommend discussing a comprehensive, personalized plan with your vet at Hanford Veterinary Hospital. 

Teaching your pet tricks and commands can be a lot of fun and definitely enhances the human-animal bond. At Hanford Veterinary Hospital we have seen some of this education pay off in a big way for pet owners, though. Did you realize that teaching things like the “leave it” command could actually save your pet’s life?

After any surgery, the patient (whether human or animal) will need lots of rest, rehabilitation, and a slow return to normal life for complete healing. Knowing what to do in helping your pet recover after surgery will go a long way in getting them back on their paws in less time. Since post-surgical care is so important, the team at Hanford Veterinary Hospital is here with an overview on what you can do for your furry patient:

If your dog gets wound up and excited when you (or anyone else) walks in the door, it may seem endearing but it won’t be for long. When you are constantly cleaning up a mess, a frustrated dog owner may wonder what they can do to stop their dog from peeing when they are excited. What’s it all about, anyway?

This behavior is most often seen in puppies but can carry on into adulthood when not addressed. This is why your friends at Hanford Veterinary Hospital are here to explain excitement and submissive urination and dogs to help your four-legged friend (and your floors).

Cat ownership involves several different types of maintenance. From weight management to dental care, cats depend on their owners to stay in front of potential problems. One possible facet of their appearance, their coat, doesn’t typically require intensive intervention (aside from regular brushing). Indeed, they are excellent at taking great care of their fur. But there are times that cat shedding can be linked – and contribute – to problems. 

Throughout the vast majority of the co-evolution between humans and dogs, dogs lived on the scraps and leftovers that their two-legged counterparts didn’t want. Modern dogs reap the benefits of an elevated status in most human societies, including the highly specialized science of canine nutrition.

A trip down the pet food aisle at any pet supply store will reveal that today’s dogs have more choices than ever before, including specialty diets such as grain-free, raw, and even homemade. With so much information out there, how do you know what’s right for your pet?

Your partners in pet care at Hanford Veterinary Hospital want to help you provide your dog with the best possible nutrition. Separating fact from fiction when it comes to fad diets for dogs is the first step!