Posts in Category: Pet Health & Wellness

Who doesn’t want a happier, healthier pet? Bowman Veterinary Hospital is your dedicated partner in animal care. Helping Sacramento pets live their best life is what we do, and pet preventive care is where it’s at. Keep reading for our top tips for a healthy pet. 

Exercise is important for maintaining good health–and not just for humans. Canine exercise is important for dog health, which is why it’s essential to make sure your furry friend is getting the physical activity he needs. Try these active dog lifestyle tips to help your pooch stay fit and happy:

At Bowman Veterinary Hospital, we understand that keeping your pet hydrated is as crucial as providing them with a nutritious diet. Hydration is the cornerstone of good health for your pets, just as it is for humans. This seemingly simple aspect of pet care is pivotal in ensuring your furry friends lead happy, active, and healthy lives.

At Bowman Veterinary Hospital, we understand that your pet’s wellness hinges on more than routine check-ups and vaccinations. Dental health is a cornerstone of overall vitality—this is why we emphasize the importance of yearly dental exams for your furry friends.

By the tender age of three, it’s common for pets to show signs of dental disease, which, if ignored, can lead to consequences beyond tooth loss or bad breath. Periodontal disease, for instance, doesn’t just stay confined to the mouth—it can venture into the bloodstream and potentially compromise vital organs like the heart.

There’s been a lot of chatter lately about the importance of brushing a pet’s teeth, and while it’s easy to recommend daily pet toothbrushing, it’s another thing entirely to accomplish this goal. We understand. Protecting your pet’s pearly whites takes a team approach, and we’re here to help. We’ll do our part at your pet’s wellness and preventive care visit, inspecting your pet’s mouth for outward signs of dental disease and recommending a schedule for professional dental cleanings. And at home, there are ways to protect your pet’s dental hygiene between visits.

Read on for toothbrushing techniques and other helpful hints from our team at Bowman Veterinary Hospital.

No matter how much we wish that our pets never got sick or injured, we are still not at a place in modern medicine where we can prevent these things entirely. While good wellness care goes a long way, Bowman Veterinary Hospital still sees plenty of sick patients. We would love to share with you, though, the top dog health problems we see and our advice to navigate them better. 

The same fall allergens that bring on the sneezing attacks and watery eyes in humans can also plague our pets, but don’t double up on the tissues just yet. Most seasonal allergies in pets manifest in the form of itchy, irritated skin. 

At Bowman Veterinary Hospital, we treat allergy patients year round, and we’re here with helpful tips on allergy management for pets.

As pet owners, keeping our furry friends healthy is a top priority. At Bowman Veterinary Hospital, we understand the importance of year-round flea and tick prevention. It’s not just a warm-weather concern but a 365-day commitment. This blog post will talk about the need for continuous defense against pet parasites in all seasons.

Most pet owners wouldn’t hesitate to bring their pets to the veterinarian when they’re sick or injured, but did you know that bringing your pet in for regular checkups is just as important?

It can be easy to skip your annual visit to the veterinarian, especially if your pet seems healthy. However, there’s so much more to pet wellness than meets the eye. These annual exams are one of the best investments you can make in your pet’s future.

When a pet gets sick, things can get expensive fast. Now more than ever we can offer cutting-edge medicine in the veterinary field, but specialized equipment, additional certifications, and the latest in drugs and therapies cost money. 

Pet insurance can offer some help when it comes to making sure that you don’t have to think about your bank account too much before authorizing treatment for your pet.