The benefits of vaccinating your dog nearly always outweigh any risk of reactions they might have to those vaccines. For dog illnesses like Bordetella—or Kennel Cough—there are some possible reactions your dog may have to their appropriate vaccinations. Here, our West Chester vets provide some guidance on the common reactions to the Bordetella vaccine in dogs as well as what to do if your dog has a serious reaction.
Here, our West Chester veterinary team provides you with some insights into the importance of vaccinating your indoor cat and when they should receive them.
You will have to care for your cat as they recover from scheduled surgery in order to help them in returning to their regular life and schedules as soon as possible. Here, our West Chester vets provide you with some advice about what to keep in mind as you care for your kitty after surgery.
Having your cat spayed or neutered can provide a number of benefits for your cat's health, prevent unwanted litters and curb undesirable behaviors. But what specific benefits does it offer your beloved pet, what is involved in the procedure and when should you have it performed on your kitty? Here, our West Chester vets explain the details of spaying or neutering your cat.
FHO surgery can be an effective and relatively inexpensive surgical treatment option for hip problems in cats. Today, our West Chester vets describe the hip anatomy of cats, hip problems that could affect your kitty and what’s involved in FHO surgery and recovery.
SCL injuries are quite common in human athletes, but because of dogs' anatomies, this leg injury can also be frequently found in our canine companions. Here, our West Chester vets explain the symptoms of these joint injuries as they are found in dogs and what kinds of surgeries can be performed in order to treat them.
Hip dysplasia describes when one or more of your dog's hips form abnormally. This can occur in any breed, and causes significant pain and discomfort while exercising or even just shifting position. Here, our West Chester vets explain more about hip dysplasia in dogs, its symptoms and the surgeries used to treat this condition.
Asthma is most often an allergic reaction to inhaled allergens in cats and affects between one and five percent of our feline companions. Do you suspect your cat may be having an asthma attack? Our West Chester veterinary team is here to share some of this condition's most common symptoms and the ways in which it can be treated.
If your dog is in need of low-impact exercise, or is recovering from an injury or surgery, hydrotherapy may be the ideal way for your pup to have fun while working out. Today our West Chester vets explain what hydrotherapy is and how it could benefit your dog.
Commonly known as Rabbit Fever, tularemia is a bacterial disease which is usually mild in healthy dogs but can be even deadly for immune-compromised pets. Our vets in West Chester will here explain how your dog can contract tularemia and what you should do if your pup is showing symptoms of this rare disease.