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Is My Pet at Risk for Diabetes? Did you know pets are susceptible to diabetes just like we are? November is National Pet Diabetes Month, and with an estimated one in 300 dogs and one in 200 cats developing the disease during their lifetime, it’s important for pet...

Feast Without Fear: How to Make a Safe Thanksgiving Feast for Your Pet Thanksgiving is a drool-worthy holiday, but it’s not just people who overeat during the festivities. Pets also may overindulge, and too much of a good thing can lead to a messy outcome, like...

Halloween is a night filled with treats, but keeping your pet safe doesn’t have to be tricky. When celebrating the spookiest holiday of the year, keep the following treats away from your four-legged friend.   #1: Chocolate Although chocolate is the most widely...

Wonder what would happen to your pet in an emergency? Follow these steps to ensure your furry friend's safety if the unthinkable happens.   #1: Ensure your pet is always wearing current identification In an emergency, your pet may be separated from you or run...

As a pet owner, you are probably excited to have some fun in the summer sun with your furry friend! Before you participate in all the summer activities, here are some tips to help keep them cool.   #1: Fit your dog with a cooling vest Unlike cooling pads, cooling...

According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, did you know that more than 80% of dogs have some degree of dental disease by 3 years of age? Our team wants to help prevent your pooch from being a part of that statistic. Here are our team's three ways that you...

With July Fourth right around the corner, it might be a good idea to make sure your pet stays comfortable during the summer festivity. If last year's July Fourth turned your poor pet into a quivery wreck of anxiety and fear, you'll want to avoid a repeat. To do that,...

If you think you've been pampering your pet to the fullest already, then think again. The first week in June is Pet Appreciation Week, and while you typically show your pet how much you love them with treats, break out of the mold and try something different. Here are...

The team at Heritage Animal Hospital knows that letting go of a pet when they've reached the end of its lifespan is incredibly difficult, and it can be even more challenging to determine how to make that decision. Although you may not think you can tell when it's time...

There are so many good hiking trails in Friendswood that it would be a waste to stay indoors with your pets all day long. With temperatures warming up, it's the perfect time to get outdoors with your four-legged friend! At the same time, you want to ensure your pet...