Veterinary Blog
Check out the latest educational articles and tips from the Heartlake Veterinary Hospital team!
Pet Owner’s Guide to Emergency Preparedness
The current conflict in Ukraine has left its citizens and their pets in a state of crisis, forcing many to evacuate the country for shelter and safety. Some evacuees have or are trying to escape with their pets and...
Pet food supply issues: How to keep your pet well-fed and fed well
If you’re the personal shopper to a cat or dog, you’ve likely found yourself in this dilemma: the shelf that always holds their usual food is empty, the ETA for more stock is unknown, and you need to choose something...
Changing the Outlook for Flat-Faced Dogs (the change starts with us)
A recent litter of hairless French Bulldogs bred in the UK has whipped up a flurry of media attention that is raising concerns around “extreme breeding”, in essence, breeding programs that focus on exaggerated...
Dental Health For All Pets (that have teeth)
What do dogs, cats, rabbits, chinchillas, guinea pigs, and degus have in common? Teeth! And because they get used daily, keeping your pet’s teeth healthy is important to their overall health and quality of life....
New Year Fitness Goals with Your Pets
We’ve all heard of Covid-19 but what about the dreaded “Covid-15”? People everywhere are commiserating about their weight gain during the pandemic and the same applies to our pets. A survey of 1,000 cat and dog owners...
Answering Your Cat’s Questions
We all know cats are curious, but do we know what they’re curious about? If they could ask us anything, what would it be? And how would you answer their questions? Well, we received some anonymous submissions from your...
Pets Grieving the Loss of Another Pet
When we as humans grieve the loss of someone special, our behaviors change. We may lose our appetite, seclude ourselves from others, and lose interest in the activities we normally enjoy. Pets aren’t much different....
Traveling Abroad With Your Pet in 2022
Many of us have stayed put for the past two years and we’re more than ready for new travel adventures in 2022! But it won’t be the same as compared to before the Covid-19 pandemic. Plans may need to be changed or...
Holiday Safety for Pets
Kinaras and festive candles are lit, Christmas trees are decorated, fires burn, and food is, well, non-stop! It is the season of light, peace, and joy, and a time to visit with family and friends. With all the...