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What Lies Beneath: The Importance of Pet Dental Care
posted: Jan. 14, 2019.
Why Pet Dental Care is So Important Providing good, proactive pet dental care is one of the most important things you can do for your pet’s health. Proper pet dental care Read moreCategory: Pet Health & Wellness,  Senior Pet Care,  Pet Dental Care -
Natural Life Cycle: Care for Your Aging Dog
posted: Dec. 21, 2018.
Senior dogs and young puppies have a lot in common with the care they need. Just as we care for puppies as they start out, part of the cycle of life is loving and caring for an aging senior dog as their needs increase. Read moreCategory: You & Your Pet,  For The Dogs,  Senior Pet Care -
Oh So Cozy! How to Find the Right Bed for Your Pet
posted: Dec. 18, 2018.
Do you know what kind of bed best suits your dog or cat? Let’s take a look at a variety of pet beds on the market in order to find just the right bed for your pet. Knowing the answers to our 4 questions will help you choose the best bed. Read moreCategory: You & Your Pet,  For The Dogs,  The Cat's Meow,  Senior Pet Care -
Dog Supplements: Which Ones Really Help?
posted: Sep. 20, 2018.
Dog supplements are a multimillion-dollar industry--but which ones really help? We walk you through common dog supplements, what they are used for, and which may be right for your canine companion. Read moreCategory: For The Dogs,  Pet Health & Wellness,  Senior Pet Care,  Exercise Nutrition & Obesity -
Animal Rehabilitation - Helping Stiff and Achy Dogs
posted: Sep. 11, 2018.
Humans are not the only ones who need rehab after an injury, surgery or due to arthritis. Rehabilitation can be good for our dogs too. Animal rehabilitation helps to restore mobility and function in your dog's muscles, joints and tissues. Read moreCategory: For The Dogs,  Pet Health & Wellness,  Senior Pet Care,  Exercise Nutrition & Obesity,  Pet Rehab & Therapy -
Keeping Pets Pain Free: Options for Treating Pain in Your Pet
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Union Lake Veterinary Hospital takes a multimodal approach to managing your pet’s pain, whether due to a chronic condition such as osteoarthritis or a more acute problem such as post-surgical discomfort. We offer your pet the most effective combination of treatments possible for his or her needs. Read moreCategory: Pet Health & Wellness,  The Surgical Suite,  Senior Pet Care -
Over the Hill: Caring for Your Senior Pet
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
In general, people don’t like to think of their pets as being senior citizens. But the veterinary community generally considers our pets to be “senior” at between 7 and 12 Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  Pet Health & Wellness,  Senior Pet Care -
Maintaining Your Pet’s Dental Health
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
A pet’s ability and willingness to eat is a very poor indicator of oral health. In nature, animals that don’t eat well starve. So, it takes a lot for a Read moreCategory: Pet Health & Wellness,  Puppies & Kittens,  Senior Pet Care,  Pet Dental Care -
Senior Pet Care: Keeping the Golden Years Golden
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
As our pets get older, it’s only natural that we, as pet owners, start to see changes in our senior pet’s behavior. Just like us, these changes are natural and Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  Pet Health & Wellness,  Senior Pet Care -
Senior Pet Care: the Aging Process
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
As our pets grow older, what they need to remain happy and healthy begins to change. Much like us, the physical and psychological health of senior pets can begin to Read moreCategory: Pet Health & Wellness,  Senior Pet Care,  Pet Rescue & Adoption -
Why Pet Dental Care Matters
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Dental care is possibly one of the most neglected aspects of caring for a pet. We would never think it were okay if a person never brushed their teeth or Read moreCategory: Pet Health & Wellness,  Senior Pet Care,  Pet Dental Care -
Caring for Senior Pets
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
There is almost nothing that beats that warm, fuzzy feeling you get from looking into the thankful, soulful eyes of a dear old four-legged friend. Senior pets have often been Read moreCategory: You & Your Pet,  Pet Health & Wellness,  Senior Pet Care -
The Implications of Alternative Medicine for Aging Pets
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could slow down time and enjoy more years with your pet? It can be heart wrenching to see your best four-legged friend grow older Read moreCategory: You & Your Pet,  Pet Health & Wellness,  Senior Pet Care -
Stem Cells for Pet Arthritis: A Powerful Treatment Option
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Degenerative joint disease is one of the top problems we diagnose in pets. Wear and tear, injury, and congenital problems can all lead to arthritis in our pets. Just as Read moreCategory: Pet Health & Wellness,  Senior Pet Care,  Exercise Nutrition & Obesity -
Saying Goodbye to a Pet: Knowing the Right Time
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
It is a time that every pet owner dreads. We hope it never happens, but the truth is that most pet owners outlive their animals and will someday need to Read moreCategory: You & Your Pet,  Senior Pet Care,  Pet Emergencies & First-Aid -
The Pee Problem: Common Pet Urinary Problems
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.
At Union Lake Veterinary Hospital , urinary issues are one of the more common reasons that our pet patients come to visit us. Be it urinating in the house, going out Read moreCategory: Pet Health & Wellness,  Senior Pet Care