Remembering to give your pet’s monthly heartworm, flea, and tick preventives is easy in the early summer. The first mosquito whine in your ear or sight of a tick climbing up your dog’s leg are vivid reminders to check your calendar for the due date of your pet’s parasite medication. But, as summer ramps up, [...]
The Jones family adore their French bulldog, Oscar, and plan to take Oscar on his first annual Jones summer road trip. Mill Creek Animal Hospital invites you to take a seat and ride along as we watch the Jones family make smart summer choices for their beloved Oscar. The Jones family trip: Before the [...]
Hey, Mom and Dad: This is Ralph, everyone’s favorite Labrador and resident Good Boy. I am writing to you about a personal topic, but not for me—for Eddie the cat. A lot of confusion seems to surround Eddie’s litter box, and he asked me for help. I know—I am shocked, too—but I guess all my [...]
Summer is a busy time. We plan our to-do list all year long, and somehow still miss out on many fun things, because we wake up one day and it’s suddenly September. Where did all that time go? At Mill Creek Animal Hospital, we may not know the answer, but we can help you make [...]
If your pet scrambles into your lap or ducks into a closet for cover when faced with a loud noise, they may be suffering from noise aversion. This common fear plagues many pets, and can affect them on greatly different levels. Read on to discover if your pet truly has a noise aversion, and how [...]
Sizzling hamburgers and hot dogs are the smell of summertime, along with roasted corn on the cob, s’mores, and other delicious fare typical of barbecues and cookouts. These mouthwatering aromas are sure to draw in your neighbors, and your pet won’t be far behind. However, while offering invitations to your cookout, avoid issuing one to [...]
Declawing cats, or the amputation of the last part of each digit, has been a controversial topic for some time, and many countries are banning, or have already banned, this procedure. More recently, many veterinary organizations, including the American Association of Feline Practitioners, have pushed to end this practice. Our Mill Creek Animal Hospital team [...]
When disaster strikes, your furry pal will turn to you for help and safety. After all, they can’t pack their own emergency kit or plan a pet-friendly evacuation route. When creating your family’s disaster preparedness plan, follow these six tips to include your pet. #1: Pack a first aid kit for your pet While your [...]
Nothing is more exciting than bringing home a new pet, whether they are a tiny hamster or a lumbering Irish wolfhound. But, simply thinking about a new companion can overwhelm you with all sorts of emotions, and you may jump into a decision without taking the time to think through what you really want. Before [...]
Did you know that, like you, your pet can suffer from seasonal allergies? They can also develop year-round allergies that are triggered by daily exposure to something in their environment. However, pets may develop allergies like people, but most of the similarities stop there. Rather than sneezing and having itchy, watery eyes, your pet is [...]
