by South Shore Veterinary Hospital | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog
Learn How to Keep Your Pet Safe from Hypothermia The temperatures may get lower, but your furry friend will still want to go outdoors to play, exercise, and eliminate. However, wet snow, melting ice, and freezing temperatures can lead to hypothermia in your...
by South Shore Veterinary Hospital | Nov 8, 2022 | Blog
When Should I Worry About Lumps and Bumps on My Pet? November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Since approximately 1 in 4 pets will develop cancer at some stage in their life, it is important to know how to spot potential warning signs. This month, we...
by South Shore Veterinary Hospital | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog
Things to Know When Preparing a Thanksgiving Plate for Your Pet An overloaded table filled with your favorite dishes is one of Thanksgiving’s highlights and while you are drooling over a heaping plate, so is your pet. However, many popular Thanksgiving foods...
by South Shore Veterinary Hospital | Oct 12, 2022 | Blog
5 Important Halloween Pet Safety Tips to Ensure You Have a Safe Holiday As October 31 approaches, you may be planning many different spooky activities to celebrate Halloween. If you plan on including your pet in the festivities, ensure you do so safely by...
by South Shore Veterinary Hospital | Oct 1, 2022 | Blog
Pet Obesity Prevention Starts with These 3 Steps National Pet Obesity Awareness Day is October 12, but you should pay attention to your pet’s weight every day. More than half of the nation’s cats and dogs are considered overweight or obese, which can lead to...
by South Shore Veterinary Hospital | Sep 12, 2022 | Blog
Reasons That Can Cause Diarrhea in Dogs Nothing pulls a pet owner from their bed more quickly in the middle of the night than the unmistakable sound—and smell—of their dog having diarrhea. While this occurrence may prompt you to turn to Google for...
