Whether you are taking a summer vacation or traveling for work, having your pet tag along may not be feasible. In such a situation, you need to find high-quality care for your pet, and help prepare them for this new adventure. Finding the perfect place for your pet and helping them settle into their home [...]
Noise aversion is a common condition in pets, affecting about two-thirds of dogs and an untold number of cats. In response to a scary sound, an affected pet exhibits noise aversion (i.e., phobia) signs that are similar to a human’s panic attack signs. Without early intervention, a pet’s noise aversion can continue to worsen, and [...]
Your pet is an important family member, and celebrating their birthday can be fun and exciting for you and your four-legged friend. Our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team knows how much you appreciate your pet, and we offer suggestions to help you safely acknowledge your pet’s special day. #1: Give your pet the perfect gift [...]
Changes in your pet’s eating or drinking habits can indicate a serious health issue. Our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team encourages you to monitor your pet’s eating and drinking patterns, and learn what these changes can mean about your pet’s health. Why is my pet not eating? If your pet does not like their food, [...]
According to a 2022 Nationwide® survey on pet insurance data, for the eleventh year in a row, allergic dermatitis was the top reason dogs visited the veterinarian, and the condition is common in cats too. Our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team provides information about the most common allergies affecting pets and potential treatment strategies. Flea [...]
Do you know what to do if you find a tick on your pet? Pennsylvania is a hotbed for ticks, and these parasites can transmit dangerous diseases to your pet. Our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team provides tips to help protect your pet from ticks and the diseases they carry. #1: Learn about the diseases [...]
While some cognitive decline in pets is normal, a significant change in functional capacity can be compared to Alzheimer’s or other dementia types in humans. Cognitive dysfunction is a clinically recognized, abnormal syndrome that affects your senior pet’s brain far beyond expectations during normal aging. The Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team shares what pet owners [...]
Many pets are masters at hiding illness and pain, and continue going about their normal business despite feeling under the weather. Because pets can’t actually tell us they are feeling unwell, pet owners must remain vigilant to any concerning changes in their pet’s behavior that could indicate a problem. Like human children, not every illness [...]
Ticks are most active during the warm spring and summer months, but they can bite and transmit disease anytime temperatures are higher than 40 degrees, which makes ticks a year-round threat to your pet’s health. Dogs are at risk for Lyme disease, one of the most common tick-borne diseases in our region. The Creature Comforts [...]
Our Creature Comforts Veterinary Service team knows that most pet owners do not fully understand heartworm disease and prevention. We’re taking this opportunity to share what you should know about heartworm in dogs and cats by answering your most frequently asked questions. Question: What are heartworms? Answer: Heartworms are parasites that live in the heart, [...]
