What Pet Owners Need to Know About COVID-19
You may be worried about how to keep your pet safe in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The following three facts will help you and your pet stay safe and healthy during these troubling times.#1: Rely on reputable sources for current COVID-19...
Why is Socializing Your Puppy So Important?
One of the best ways to show your new puppy some love is through proper socialization. What does this mean, and how can you successfully socialize your little four-legged friend? Without positively exposing your puppy to new sights, sounds, people, pets,...
3 Ways to Prevent Spring Parasites
Although year-round parasite prevention is essential when it comes to your pet's health, spring is an especially critical time for protection. Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes will surge as temperatures start to warm up. These external parasites can carry and...
Figuring Out Your Cat’s Body Language
Your cat speaks volumes through her body language. Her whiskers, tail, posture, ears, and more are all saying something. Read on to learn how you can figure out what your feline pal is saying to you.Signs of an alert, happy catA happy cat seeking attention...
Does My Cat Have Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions?
Does your cat seem to be exhibiting some dental pain? Cats commonly suffer from a unique condition called feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions, or FORLs, which appear at or near the tooth base. Read on to learn more about FORL.Although the exact cause...
Busting Winter Boredom with Indoor Fun
As winter continues and the cold weather lingers around Cicero, your pets are probably spending more time indoors. With less outside playtime and less exciting things like birds to observe through the living room window, your furry friends may be getting a...
3 Tips for Using Positive Reinforcement
It is National Train Your Dog Month! Our canine friends are intelligent creatures and capable of learning various commands and tricks. We at South Shore Veterinary Hospital recommend using positive reinforcement when it comes to training your pet. It is an...
Holiday Anxiety In Pets
The holidays are a stressful time, but humans aren’t the only species who experience increased anxiety during the “most wonderful time of the year”—our pets often feel the pain of the holidays, too.Here are some ways to keep your pet stress-free during the...
6 Ways to Prepare Your Pet for A Baby
Now that you’re expecting a two-legged baby, your four-legged baby is in store for some serious life changes. Do your best to prepare fur baby for human baby by keeping the following six tips in mind:1. Train basic commands first — Before your baby...
Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips
According to just about any poll you reference, a large percentage of Americans plan to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family, and many also admit to sharing their Thanksgiving dinner with their four-legged family members. But a festive time for...