Posts Tagged: Pet Health & Wellness

We’ve had an awful lot of togetherness lately. People’s reactions to the lockdown provisions differ wildly, but we feel confident when we say that for most of the nation’s pets, all of the extra walks, snuggles, and playtime over the past several months have been delightful.

Pets thrive on a daily routine, and as these orders have lifted (and reinstated, and lifted again in some areas), it’s natural for them to be affected. At Summeridge Animal Clinic we are experts at helping our patients and their family deal with separation anxiety in pets, and we have some strategies and tips designed to ease this transition for your furry friend.

Whole foods, organic meals, Keto, vegan, raw, the list goes on when it comes to the many diets that are trending. It’s hard to know which diet is the best for us with so many options. The same is true for pet owners now, when there are several fad diets that profess to be the best and most nutritious for our fur friends.

It can be overwhelming to discern the right diet best suited for your special pet, we understand. This is why the team at Summeridge Animal Clinic is here to separate fact from fiction when it comes to fad diets for dogs, so you can feel informed about your decisions.

From the tallest of breeds to the smallest of pocket pets, exercise is important for the health of all pets. Although our canine friends may always be up for a walk and kitties usually go crazy over catnip, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut – meaning it can also be easy to forget about or even neglect our pet’s exercise needs.

Summertime also adds a few challenges when it comes to pet exercise, and warm weather safety is a must when the days are hot and humid. To help keep your pet active, the team at Summeridge has a few suggestions.

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