PetWell Veterinary Healthcare Blogs

Beat the Summer Heat With These 5 Safety Tips   Summertime is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors with your furry companions. Whether it's playing fetch in the park, hiking along scenic trails, or simply lounging in your backyard, there's no doubt...

Best Dog Park Safety Tips for Pet Owners If you're unprepared, the dog park may be a dangerous place, so use our safety advice when taking your dog to an off-leash play area. #1: Protect your dog against infectious diseases Your dog should be up to date on their...

Protecting Your Health: Vital Information on Pet-Transmitted Diseases More frequently than you might believe, zoonotic infections are illnesses that can be transmitted from pets to humans. Your pet may appear to be perfectly healthy, but they can be carrying a...

Recognize, Handle, and Avoid Hot Spots in Pets Your pet may scratch, lick, and chew themselves into a hot spot when their skin feels like it is on fire from scratching. By learning more about these incredibly uncomfortable sores, you can help your pet beat the itch....

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears in Pets If you watch sports, you probably cringe when you see an athlete fall and clutch their knee. As one of the important ligaments in charge of stabilizing the knee, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is most likely what they...

Prepare for the Passing of Your Pet Even though losing a pet is never easy, getting ready for it can lessen your mental and emotional pain. Here are four suggestions to help you prepare for and grieve the eventual loss of your pet.   #1: Assess your pet’s quality...

Proven Techniques for Protecting Your Dog from Other Dog Bites Knowing how to avoid and deal with a dog bite should be a fundamental part of every dog owner's education because no one wants to have to deal with their cherished pet getting hurt. There are numerous ways...