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While the Halloween season is full of tricks and treats that can be fun for the whole family, it also comes with plenty of hazards for our furry friends. Practicing Halloween pet safety is a great way to avoid an accident before it happens. With the following tips from Bowman Veterinary Hospital, you can minimize hazards and ensure a fun season for everyone.

What’s better than a dog that loves to run, jump, and fetch dozens of frisbee throws? Not much, if you’re a pup parent. But dogs can overdo it if we aren’t careful. Joyous activity can slide into overexercising territory, and your pup’s body can show signs of exhaustion. 

Below, the team at Bowman Veterinary Hospital will share the signs of overextension in dogs to help avoid long-term discomfort or injury. 

A waving field of foxtails may be the peaceful, natural moment you need to calm your mind, but beware. These clusters of seeds can be dangerous for your dog. Our easy-to-follow guide will help you and your dog avoid issues with foxtails.

Where Are Foxtails Found?

Foxtails get their name from their resemblance to bushy foxes’ tails, but that’s all they should ever have in common with canines. These seed clusters are often found on hiking trails, along roads, and even in backyards.So they’re common in areas where we might play, hike, or camp with our pet dogs.

Gatherings around the grill are a staple of the summer season, and it’s natural to want to include your furry family member in the festivities. But some people foods are a recipe for disaster when it comes to our pets. In this blog, our team at Bowman Veterinary Hospital offers helpful guidance on foods are harmful and should never be fed to pets, and how to prevent potential outdoor hazards.

Cats are fundamentally different from dogs (and humans!) in one big way: they’re obligate carnivores. This means their bodies need animal-based protein in order to function. Unlike omnivores, cats only need nutrients found in meat.

They don’t need fruits. They don’t need vegetables.

All they need is meat.

Today, the team at Bowman Veterinary Hospital will explore exactly how a high-protein diet benefits our feline friends. 

As our pets get older, their bodies go through changes that can take their toll. One of the most common conditions that affects senior pets is arthritis, and in particular, osteoarthritis (OA).

Today, the team at Bowman Veterinary Hospital wants to make sure the pet parents in our community know what to watch for with arthritis. 

Having a green thumb and owning a pet are not mutually exclusive but growing certain plants, trees, flowers and shrubs does require careful consideration in (and around) a pet’s environment. This can mean that certain plants are off-limits, but the sacrifice is usually well worth it. 

Since a pet poisoning is one of the scariest experiences for pets and their people alike, it makes sense to eliminate all the possible risks inside the home and around the property.

If your pet is constantly scratching, sneezing, or licking, pet allergies might be the culprit. At Bowman Veterinary Hospital, we’re here to help you uncover the cause of your pet’s discomfort and explore effective allergy treatments for pets to get their tails wagging happily again.

Few things are more overwhelming than heading to your nearest pet supply store and trying to pick the perfect food for your furry friends. Shelves are absolutely packed with options. Worse, they all seem to be clamoring for the title of healthiest pet food ever. It’s no wonder choosing pet food can be downright daunting.

Your goal as a pet parent is to look past the flashy claims and get down to business: reading pet food labels. These are overwhelming too, but with this guide from the team at Bowman Veterinary Hospital, you’ll be ready to pick a nutritious food brand for your pet. 

Imagine this: your dog suddenly cuts her paw on a walk, or your cat eats something he shouldn’t.

Would you know what to do?

Being equipped with pet first-aid skills is more than just a practical matter. It’s an act of love that can save your furry companion’s life.

The team at Bowman Veterinary Hospital is here to help with emergency care for pets. In today’s blog, we’ll show you how to prepare for emergencies. The goal? For you to be able to confidently handle situations until you can get your pet professional pet emergency care.