Long Valley Animal Hospital Blogs

Why Your Cat Needs a Yearly Vet Visit As cat owners, we want our feline friends to live long, healthy, and happy lives. One of the best ways to ensure this is by scheduling regular veterinary check-ups . But how important is it for an annual cat check-up? In this...

Decoding Excessive Paw Licking in Pets: When It's More Than Just Grooming As pet owners, we often notice our furry companions engaging in various grooming behaviors . From cleaning their fur to licking their paws, these activities are usually harmless and instinctual....

Strategies for Keeping Your Pet's Weight in Check Keeping our furry friends at a healthy weight is as crucial as maintaining our own. Obesity in pets can cause numerous health problems such as diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease. Nevertheless, with proper diet,...

The Importance of Adult Dog & Cat Wellness Visits As your dedicated veterinary team, we want to highlight why wellness checks for adult dogs and cats are crucial for their health and happiness. What Are Wellness Checks?These routine exams are not just a formality;...

Spotting Osteoarthritis Symptoms in Your Pet Have you noticed your furry friend slowing down or having difficulty getting up after resting? Osteoarthritis, a common joint disease, can affect our beloved pets just as it does humans. Recognizing the signs of...

Warning Signs: How to Tell if Your Pet Has Heartworm Disease Heartworm disease, caused by parasitic worms that reside on the right side of the heart in pets such as dogs, cats, and ferrets, is a serious and potentially fatal condition. It is transmitted through the...

How to Deal with a New Puppy in Your Home Although we think every day should be puppy day, National Puppy Day falls on March 23 this year. If you’re planning on welcoming a new puppy home soon, these are some of the best ways to help them settle in. #1: Prepare for...

Pawsitively Fresh: A Step-by-Step Guide to Brushing Your Dog's Teeth Embarking on a tooth-brushing routine with your dog might seem daunting, but with the right guidance, it can become a positive and enjoyable experience for both of you. In this step-by-step guide,...

The Impact of Structured Dog Training In the realm of optimal pet care, let's delve into a crucial aspect often underestimated—comprehensive dog training. This blog aims to unravel the substantial impact that structured training can have on the holistic health and...

Top Choking Hazards For Pets As pet owners, we must ensure our pets are always protected. We feed them food, exercise them adequately, and offer them love and affection. However, one hazard that we often overlook is choking. Just like humans, pets are prone to choking...