Making sure your dog is eating enough food every day is one of the best ways you can help keep them healthy and active. In this blog, our Groton vets discuss some ways you can make sure you are feeding your dog the right amount of food each day.
A number of common illnesses in dogs and their associated symptoms can be cause for concern. Some may even be fatal if not promptly treated! Here, our Groton vets offer some advice about the symptoms of and treatments for health problems that are most common in dogs.
As long as they are caught and treated early, hernias in cats aren't serious and cat be surgically repaired. Here, our Groton vets describe a few of the different kinds of hernias and offer some insight into what you can expect from cat hernia surgeries.
Just like in people, our dogs' skin is their largest organ. When combined with their coat, it makes up 12% of the average dog's body weight. What you may not know is that your dog's daily nutrition can have a significant impact on the health and condition of their skin and coat. Here, our Groton vets explain the relationship between your dog's skin, coat and their diet.
No one loves the thought of spiders being in our home and biting us or our pets. Most of the time, these creatures stay out of sight and don't bother us, but there are some cases where they will bite us or our canine companions. Here, our Groton vets explain everything you need to know about spider bites in dogs and when you should seek medical attention.
Are you planning on being away from home for long enough that someone will need to make sure your dog remains, engaged, healthy and happy If so, you may be wondering about dog boarding as an option.
Just like dogs, cats are capable of developing itchy, and even painful, skin conditions caused by allergies. Here, our Groton veterinarians explain some common causes of skin allergies in our feline friends and how they can be treated.
While the pads on the bottom of your dog's paws are much tougher than the soles of human feet, they can still get cut or injured. Here, our Groton veterinarians explain what you should do if you notice that your dog has a cut paw.
Are you looking to bring your cat along with you while travelling? Whether moving by land, air or sea, it's important that you make sure you've set your cat up for a successful journey. Here, our Groton vets chare some advice about travelling long distances with your cat.
Your cat is hugely important to you and you want to make sure that you do everything you can to help them live a long, happy and healthy life. Here, our Groton vets explain how often you should be bringing your cat to the vet for routine checkups and preventive care.
Companion Animal Hospital is accepting new patients! Our experienced vets are passionate about the health of Groton companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.
