Hanover Veterinary Clinic Blogs

A Guide to Your New Puppy or Kitten: Health, Training, and Tips for 2024 The new year often inspires us to make positive changes, and for some, that might mean adding a new furry friend to the family. Whether you've just welcomed a playful puppy or a curious kitten,...

Your Guide to a Smooth Transition: Tips for Adopting a Shelter Pet As December brings holiday cheer, it also marks Shelter Pet Month—a time to celebrate and encourage pet adoption. If you're considering welcoming a furry friend into your home this winter, here are...

Senior Pets Need Special Care: What You Should Know As our beloved pets age, their healthcare needs evolve significantly. While regular veterinary care is essential for pets of all ages, senior pets require a more tailored approach to ensure they enjoy a healthy,...

Why Preventive Health Screenings Are Essential for Senior Pets As our beloved pets age, their health needs evolve, making preventive health screenings more crucial than ever. Senior pets, generally those over seven, are more susceptible to various health issues, and...

Is My Pet in Pain? Recognizing the Signs and Taking Action As pet owners, one of our greatest concerns is ensuring our furry friends are happy and healthy. Recognizing signs of pain in pets can sometimes be challenging, as they can't communicate in words like we do....

Ensuring Your Pet's Wellness: The Crucial Role of Preventative Lab Work When it comes to our pets, we often focus on the visible aspects of their health—ensuring they eat the right food, get plenty of exercise, and receive regular check-ups. However, one crucial...

Do Pets Get Allergies? True or False? True! Did you know that pets can suffer from allergies just like humans? However, unlike humans who show symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes, pets usually exhibit allergic reactions through their skin. This can lead...

The Rare Case of Lyme Disease in Cats As a pet owner, you may be curious why cats appear to get Lyme disease less frequently than dogs or humans. Although cats are noticeably less impacted, the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi causes this tick-borne infection, which can...

Managing Lyme disease in Dogs It can be upsetting to learn that your cherished dog has been diagnosed with Lyme disease. You may have a lot of questions and worries about how to best assist your dog and what this diagnosis means for their health as a responsible pet...

The Importance of Fecal Exams in Pet Care Taking your pet to the veterinarian for a yearly examination is probably nothing new to you as a pet owner. The fecal exam is one significant test that stands out amid the other health evaluations patients receive. But what...