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Ultrasound for Pets: A Valuable Diagnostic Tool
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
There are many diagnostic tools and tests that we use on a daily basis in order to diagnose and help our furry wards. Ultrasound for pets is perhaps one of the most valuable tools that we have at our disposal. Read on to learn what ultrasound is and how we are using it to benefit our pet patients. Read moreCategory: Pet Health & Wellness,  The Surgical Suite,  Pet Rehab & Therapy -
Peace On Earth: Low-Stress And Pet-Friendly Holiday Planning
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could be guaranteed a stress-free holiday season? Unfortunately that is not likely to happen. No matter how much we plan, shop, hustle, or bustle, Read moreCategory: Pet-Friendly Holidays,  You & Your Pet,  Pet Health & Wellness -
Misunderstood: Shedding Light On Dog Breeds With Bad Reputations
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Thanks to movies, TV, and the media, there are quite a few dog breeds that have gained a negative reputation in our society: the menacing “junkyard dog” Rottweiler, the killer Read moreCategory: You & Your Pet,  Pet Safety,  For The Dogs -
Spreading Good Cheer: Helping Pets in Need this Holiday Season
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
The holiday season is a time where we all take time to reflect and remember what is really important. We tend to take this time to open our hearts and Read moreCategory: Pet-Friendly Holidays,  You & Your Pet,  Pet Health & Wellness -
Looking Back On A Fantastic Year: ULVH 2015 Highlights
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
It’s hard to believe that 2016 is upon us already! We have had quite the year here at Union Lake Veterinary Hospital; busy, exciting, fulfilling, not without its tribulations but Read moreCategory: You & Your Pet,  Pet Safety,  Pet Health & Wellness -
Hats Off To Our Readers: Union Lake’s Top Ten Blogs Of 2015
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
As 2015 comes to a close, we’ve had a chance to reflect on what a busy, exciting, and productive year it’s been here at Union Lake. We are grateful and Read moreCategory: You & Your Pet,  Pet Health & Wellness -
Fitness Tips For Senior Pets (And Couch Potatoes Too!)
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Are you the proud pet parent of a flagging feline or a passive pooch? In other words, have you found that your pet’s activity levels have decreased in his or Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  Pet Health & Wellness,  Exercise Nutrition & Obesity -
Pet Medical Information: Finding Credible Sources
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
It goes without saying that the internet is extremely useful. Over 85% of the U.S. population uses the internet to help navigate the endless questions and tasks of everyday life. Read moreCategory: You & Your Pet,  Pet Safety,  Pet Health & Wellness -
FAQs: Breaking Down Pet Insurance, Wellness Plans, and CareCredit
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
As veterinary care becomes more and more advanced, the costs of pet medical care are ever on the rise. While it’s indisputably wonderful that so many cutting edge, life-extending techniques are available Read moreCategory: You & Your Pet,  Pet Safety,  Pet Health & Wellness -
Signs of Cancer in Pets You Don’t Want to Miss
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Cancer stinks, no matter if you have two legs or four. Thankfully, we are better than ever at diagnosing and treating cancer, but each year it still takes far too Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Cat's Meow,  Pet Rehab & Therapy -
The Dangers Of Dog Breath
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Most of us are intimately familiar with our dog’s less than pleasant “doggie breath”. We tend to ignore it because, hey, it’s a dog, and they have bad breath… Right?Wrong. Read moreCategory: You & Your Pet,  For The Dogs,  Pet Health & Wellness -
Not So Sweet: Diabetes in Cats
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Diabetes is an all-too-common disease that affects people and pets alike. Just as it is on the rise amongst the human population, feline diabetes is becoming a more and more Read moreCategory: The Cat's Meow,  Pet Health & Wellness,  Exercise Nutrition & Obesity -
The Importance of Dental X-Rays for Pets
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
February is Pet Dental Care Month, and healthy mouths are on everyone’s mind. Most pet owners know that good pet dental care can help to keep your pet happier and healthier, and Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  Pet Health & Wellness,  Pet Dental Care -
Knowing Your Pet’s Normals: A Spotlight On Pain In Dogs
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.
It’s hard to believe that there was once a time when it was widely believed that dogs (or any animal, for that matter) didn’t feel pain like humans do. Thanks Read moreCategory: You & Your Pet,  For The Dogs,  Pet Health & Wellness -
Bloat in Dogs: The Mother of all Pet Emergencies
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.
Some pet problems are obviously urgent: a scratch in the eye, a toxin ingestion, a traumatic event. No pet emergency is quite as serious, though, as bloat in dogs.If you Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  For The Dogs,  Pet Health & Wellness -
Baby Bunnies and Chicks, Oh My! Easter Pet Care
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.
Spring and Easter are times of new life and renewal. It’s no wonder that cute fluffy bunnies and fuzzy chicks are symbolic of the season. Bringing one home at Easter is like adopting any other pet. Learn what you need to know about Easter pet care for bunnies and chicks. Read moreCategory: Pet-Friendly Holidays,  Pet Health & Wellness,  Seasonal Pet Care,  Exotic Pets