Creekside Veterinary Hospital Blog

If your pet has an upcoming surgery or is recovering from an injury or illness and the discharge instructions include exercise restriction and confinement, here are some ways to make this time as low stress as possible. Consider what the requirements will be during...

Kittens are adorable, tiny creatures who provide hours of entertainment. They nap in the strangest places, purr, cuddle, play, explore their surroundings, and develop bonds with those they live with. For the most part, this is an accurate portrayal of life with...

Many dogs struggle with nail trims, so teaching a dog to use a nail board can reduce the stress of nail maintenance, and dogs will look forward to nail care. Teaching a dog to use the nail board for their hind feet is a separate action from the front feet and is...

Adapted from Clincian’s Brief As our pets get older, we may often repeat the common adage, "Age is not a disease." While this is true, there are changes that occur due to the natural aging process, According to the World Health Organization, "at the biological level,...

Beyond the Food Bowl Raising behaviorally healthy dogs requires meeting both their mental and physical needs. When feeding a dog from bowls, many dog owners miss opportunities to meet these critical needs. Dogs are hardwired to scavenge, hunt, sniff, and dig for their...

Water Safety for Dogs It’s hot! Summer is in full force and it is a scorcher! In this area, many of us find the water to be a great cure for the summer heat. Do our dogs think the same? How do we keep them safe, even if they can’t get enough of the water? Here are a...

It was one thing to decide I wanted to be a Veterinarian. That was essentially in my DNA. You can ask my Mom, my family, my old photo albums and the little scars on my wrists from the tiny feral kittens that I insisted on taking care of as a child; there has never...