Category: General

COVID-19 and the Veterinary Industry: Why is it so hard to get an appointment right now?! COVID has taxed the veterinary industry in a way we could never have predicted. When the pandemic began, projections were that vets would be struggling to remain open as people would spend less on their pets as they allocated…

How can North End Animal Hospital Make Your Dog’s Vet Experience Less Stressful Does your dog experience anxiety or stress every time you enter the veterinary hospital? This can make simple procedures such as physical exams, vaccinations or nail trims very difficult to complete and often the dog will associate the clinic with their stressful…

How can North End Animal Hospital Make Your Cat’s Vet Experience Less Stressful Does your cat experience anxiety or stress every time you enter the veterinary hospital? This can make simple procedures such as physical exams, vaccinations or nail trims very difficult to complete and often the pet will associate the clinic with their stressful…

How you can Prevent Dental Disease in Your Pet Just like humans, cats and dogs need proper dental care. Approximately 70% of cats and 80% of dogs over the age of 3 years have developed some form of dental disease. It is important to provide proper oral care to prevent or slow down the progression…

Pet First Aid Kit: What the North End Animal Hospital Recommends for you to Consider!   Accidents and emergencies are often unexpected and can be stressful. Having a first aid kit ready for your pet and being prepared “just in case” can help to alleviate some of the stress, especially if veterinary care is not…

Leptospirosis – A lesser known condition that can affect dogs as well as their humans!   Leptospirosis is an infection caused by the bacteria Leptospira. This bacteria is typically spread by wild animals, and can affect our pets if they are exposed. Lepto poses as a zoonotic risk. This means that the infection can be…

Kennel Cough: is your dog at risk? How can North End Animal Hospital help? What is kennel cough? Kennel cough (canine infectious tracheobronchitis) is a respiratory infection in dogs caused by many different bacteria and viruses. This infection results in the inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, including the trachea and larynx. Most commonly, kennel…

Keeping Your Pets Happy During the Pandemic Although we look forward to seeing you and your pets in person at the North End Animal Hospital, since the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, owners and pets have had to adjust to a new sense of normal.  This new lifestyle has become hard on not only…

Summer is here and it’s time to talk about Heat Stroke! As the warmer weather approaches, all pet owners should be aware of the possibility of heat stroke. Heat stroke, also referred to as hyperthermia or heat exhaustion, is defined as an increase in body temperature caused by environmental conditions (typically heat and humidity). In…

Are you considering feeding Grain Free?  Here is some information to consider: Grain free is food that contains no corn, soy, wheat, rice, barley or other grains. In July 2018, the FDA launched an investigation linking grain free diets and Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) (enlarged heart) due to an overwhelming spike in diagnosed cases. Dogs…