by Common Companion Vet Co. | Dec 2, 2024 | Blog
Your Guide to a Smooth Transition: Tips for Adopting a Shelter Pet As December brings holiday cheer, it also marks Shelter Pet Month—a time to celebrate and encourage pet adoption. If you’re considering welcoming a furry friend into your home this winter, here...
by Common Companion Vet Co. | Nov 18, 2024 | Blog
Understanding Senior Pet Wellness Care: A Guide for Pet Owners As our beloved pets age, their healthcare needs evolve significantly. While regular veterinary care is essential for pets of all ages, senior pets require a more tailored approach to ensure they enjoy a...
by Common Companion Vet Co. | Oct 14, 2024 | Blog
Top 5 Preventive Screenings Every Senior Pet Needs As our beloved pets age, their health needs evolve, making preventive health screenings more crucial than ever. Senior pets, generally those over seven, are more susceptible to various health issues, and catching...
by Common Companion Vet Co. | Sep 17, 2024 | Blog
Is My Pet in Pain? Recognizing the Signs and Taking Action As pet owners, one of our greatest concerns is ensuring our furry friends are happy and healthy. Recognizing signs of pain in pets can sometimes be challenging, as they can’t communicate in words like we...
by Common Companion Vet Co. | Aug 17, 2024 | Blog
The Vital Role of Preventative Lab Work for Pets When it comes to our pets, we often focus on the visible aspects of their health—ensuring they eat the right food, get plenty of exercise, and receive regular check-ups. However, one crucial aspect of pet healthcare...
by Common Companion Vet Co. | Jul 10, 2024 | Blog
Do Pets Get Allergies? True or False? True! Did you know that pets can suffer from allergies just like humans? However, unlike humans who show symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes, pets usually exhibit allergic reactions through their skin. This can lead...
by Common Companion Vet Co. | Jun 2, 2024 | Blog
Understanding the Low Incidence of Lyme Disease in Cats As a pet owner, you might wonder why cats, unlike dogs and humans, rarely contract Lyme disease. This tick-borne illness, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, poses a serious concern for many animals,...
by Common Companion Vet Co. | May 29, 2024 | Blog
Is Your Pet at Risk? Understanding Heartworm Disease Symptoms Parasitic worms that occasionally reside on the right side of the heart of pets, such as dogs, cats, and ferrets, cause the serious and potentially fatal condition known as heartworm disease. It is...
by Common Companion Vet Co. | Apr 9, 2024 | Blog
Fecal Exams Explained: Protecting Your Pet from Parasites As a pet parent, you’re probably accustomed to bringing your furry companion to the veterinarian for their yearly examination. Among the array of health evaluations they undergo, one significant test to...
by Common Companion Vet Co. | Mar 16, 2024 | Blog
Pet-Proof Your Home: A Guide to Common Household Toxins for Pets As loving pet owners, we strive to protect our beloved animals from harm, but even with our best efforts, common household items can pose serious health risks to our furry friends. Pets, being naturally...
