Everyone reading this blog can easily think of a a very fat cat that they have either owned themselves or seen at a family or friends house. It is easy to tell that a cat is overweight if it weighs 26 pounds when it should weigh 11 or 12 pounds. However, it becomes much more [...]
Agility 101: What Should I Know Before Using the Heartwood Agility Field Adjacent to the parking lot of our hospital in Youngsville is a full fenced in agility field, approximately 1 acre in size, for the use of all clients of Heartwood Animal Hospital. Inside of this field, there are several pieces of agility equipment [...]
Greetings from Heartwood Animal Hospital. Today’s blog will be in honor of World Rabies day, which is September 28th. Rabies is still a very serious disease in today’s world, with 55,000 human deaths resulting from rabies every year. During my 6 weeks in India, it was very common to see multiple animals at a time [...]
Emergency Contact Numbers: Heartwood Animal Hospital- during open hours 919-570-9311. For established clients, voicemail contact when office is closed, 9am to 9 pm 919-229-9838. VSH- Veterinary Specialty Hospital ER for Pets 919-861-0109 open 24-7, 365 days a year. FIRST AID KIT CONTENTS Povidone Iodine Petroleum Jelly Hydrogen Peroxide Triple Antibiotic [...]
As an AAHA accredited hospital, we are required to have very high standards of care when it comes to monitoring our dogs and cats while they are under anesthesia during surgery. Anesthesia can be stressful to many pet owners, especially if they have ever heard a story from a friend or family member of a [...]
Though it’s never easy to leave your dog behind, sometimes it’s the best decision for them. If you take the time to do a little research, you can find a high quality boarding facility that you can feel confident about. Start by asking your AAHA-accredited veterinarian if they have a boarding facility they recommend, or [...]
James Murray The heat has been ramping up in Youngsville, and in these first few weeks of Summer our pets may start showing the effects of increased temperature on their daily activity. Dogs are more prone to heat stroke than humans, as their only way of dissipating heat is through panting. The only sweat glands [...]
A gentle herb based insect repellent for dogs and cats you can prepare at home. The active ingredient (d-limonene and rosemary oil) will also be a nice coat conditioner and give the coat a nice shine. It will deter mosquitoes and other biting insects for a couple of hours. Best to use as a light [...]
Learn to speak “Dog” – Instead of expecting your dog to understand English. Keep your dog safe– Safe environment, avoid his anxiety trigger when possible, make sure he has a microchip and ID collar Prepare for distractions– Useful if mild anxiety. Toys and treats and fun games can shift the association to something positive. [...]
You’re Invited! Free class for all Pet Parents. Dog bites are SCARY! They can happen in an instant. Dogs bite for different reasons, most can be resolved once we understand them. Learn about dog biting behavior and how to keep your family safe. Please join us at; Heartwood Animal Hospital, 3091 Mays Crossroads Rd, Youngsville, [...]