Forest Hills Cat Hospital Blogs

Signs That Your Pet's Limp Requires Urgent Attention Your pet’s lameness can usually wait until the next business day for veterinary care. However, certain conditions, plus limping, mean you need to head to your nearest emergency veterinary hospital right away....

How To Help Your Arthritic CatUnless they have a less-than-full food bowl, cats rarely complain, which can make determining that they are suffering from arthritis pain difficult. However, if your cat has been diagnosed with arthritis or seems to have trouble getting...

Everything You Need to Know About Canine Heartworm Disease Heartworms are a type of roundworm that live in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels around affected animals. Heartworm illness is a potentially fatal ailment that is brought on by heartworms. Despite being...

Take Precautions to Prevent Lyme Disease in Your Pet Sluggish parasites begin to become active when the cold weather of winter gradually fades away and warm spring temperatures begin to arrive. Because of this, April is the ideal month to be designated as Lyme Disease...

Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30, but don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day. Keep your eyes peeled for the following issues when walking your pet. #1: Other dogs Running across another dog could spell disaster, especially...

As the days brighten and become warmer, pets spend more time outdoors, which increases your pet’s risk for potential hazards. Keep your four-legged friend safe by staying aware of common springtime pet emergencies.  Insect bites and stings Inquisitive pets love to...

3 Ways to Safely Treat Your Pet on Valentine’s Day Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many other...

3 Ways to Tell When Your Pet Needs Their First Dental Cleaning Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, here are three signs that mean your four-legged friend would benefit from a professional pet dental...

Six Simple Ways to Treat Your Pet’s Dry Winter Skin   Humidity levels within your home and outside decrease when the temperature drops. During the winter, a decrease in humidity can cause dry, itchy skin, which might make your pet uneasy. By relaxing your pet's...

Is My Pet Getting the Correct Amount of Daily Exercise They Need?   Every pet needs exercise, but the amount that each cat or dog needs differs. Create a broad exercise schedule using the instructions below, and then customize it based on the age, breed, and...