Your cat’s eyes are not just windows to their soul—they're also key indicators of their overall health. In this article, we’ll help you recognize common eye problems in cats, understand their causes, and explore effective treatments to keep your feline friend’s vision clear and comfortable.
Your cat counts on you for protection One of the very best things you can do to give your cat a long and healthy life is to ensure that he or she is vaccinated against common feline diseases. Your cat’s mother gave her kitten immunity from disease for the first few weeks of existence by […]
Cats love to scratch, so providing a sturdy post can help protect your furniture. Keep your feline happy with a clean litter box, interactive play, and mental stimulation. Understanding their needs—from scratching to spraying—ensures a happy, well-behaved pet.
Like people, dogs and cats can suffer from allergies As in the human population, the incidence of allergies in pets seems to be increasing. While allergic humans may often sneeze, wheeze or even have serious respiratory difficulties, allergic reactions in pets are characterized by skin problems, exacerbated by their primary symptom – itching and scratching...
Protecting your best friend One of the most important things you can do to give your dog a long and healthy life is to ensure that he or she is vaccinated against common canine diseases. Your dog’s mother gave her puppy immunity from disease for the first few weeks of existence by providing disease fighting […]
Starting off your dog’s life with good nutrition, regular exercise, scheduled veterinary appointments and a happy home life sets the blueprint for a high quality of life in their older years. However, as your dog ages, much like in humans, changes to the metabolism will occur. Whether you have a new puppy or an older friend, learn how to best look after them.
Just as they are between people, good relationships between dogs and their owners are based on good communication. Dogs communicate with each other by means of body signals. It’s only natural then that they’ll use the same method to communicate with people. Your responsibility as a pet owner is to learn to interpret such signals. Doing so will enable you to teach your puppy or dog the appropriate way of telling you what he or she needs or would like, whether it’s food, to be let out, to play or to receive some loving attention from you!
A teeny weeny ‘chip’ that makes an enormous difference to your pet life. At Summer Hill Village Vet, we go mutts for microchips. Have you ever worried about what might happen if your pet went missing? ? Isn’t it a scary thought? That’s why at Summer Hill Village Vet, we’re all about microchipping! This tiny device can […]
Start to improve their life expectancy right now with 5 simple secrets! We will also tell you the 3 simple mistakes to avoid that can shorten their life span or decrease their quality of life Here at Summer Hill Village Vet we want to give you all the advice and support you need to care […]
