Queens Animal Health Blogs

What You Should Know About Hot Spots in Pets When their skin feels on fire from itching, your pet may scratch, lick, and chew so much that they create a hot spot. Help your furry pal beat the itch by learning more about these incredibly uncomfortable sores. What do...

What are Pet Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears? Seeing an athlete fall to the ground while clutching their knee while watching a sporting event probably makes you cringe. You are aware that one of the important ligaments in charge of stabilizing the knee, the anterior...

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

Defend Your Pet Against Lyme Disease Slow-moving parasites awaken as the cold of winter slowly fades and the warmth of spring arrives. As a result, April is the ideal month to observe Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month. Take steps to lessen the likelihood that...

Avoid Common Springtime Emergencies With Your Pet   Pets spend more time outdoors as the days get longer and warmer, increasing their chance of encountering dangers. By being mindful of typical pet emergencies in the spring, you can protect your four-legged...

How To Prevent Pet Hazards When Walking Your Dog On March 30, commemorate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your canine companion, but prevent dangers from ruining your wonderful day. The following problems should be watched out for when walking your pet.   #1:...

3 Ways Pet Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Health   As your furry friend grows older, they face many health changes. Their their gait becomes unsteady, their vision dims, and their hearing becomes muffled. They also are likely to suffer from pet dental...

Is Your Pet Experiencing a Dental Emergency?   If you’ve ever known the pain of a toothache, you know how important it is to receive emergency treatment and pain relief. While your pet may not complain like people do when they are in pain, they also can suffer...

My Dog Is Coughing: Do They Have the Flu? Cough, cough, cough. Hearing your pooch sound like they’re hacking up a lung not long after you had the flu may make you wonder if they contracted your illness. While your dog certainly can become sick with a respiratory...

How Much Daily Exercise Does My Pet Need? While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies. Follow the guidelines below to create a general exercise plan, and take into account your pet’s age, breed, and health for a personalized...