Your family pet’s health care plan should incorporate regular check-ups, dental care, and grooming to keep them looking and feeling their best. Preventive care matters a great deal and good pet preventive care helps maximize our faithful companions’ health, wellness, and quality of life, which is what every pet owner wants for their furry friends. […]
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A common misconception is people saying that it is not necessary to give pets flea and tick prevention in the winter there since it is so cold. However, this is actually a myth. The team of Veterinarians at Cumberland Animal Hospital would like to share some information as to why it is recommended you […]
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Introducing the crate When you take your crate home, place it in a location that is convenient to the door, but is not totally isolated. Your puppy should feel included in your daily activities, even when he confined to the crate. Once in place, put some toys and treats in the crate and encourage him […]
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Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with your pet, but your pet can also suffer from heat-related health problems. Here are some tips to keep things cool for the summer. Watch for signs of heatstroke. Rapid panting, hot skin, twitching muscles, and lethargy can be signs of heat stress or heat stroke. […]
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Guinea Pigs are a prey species, meaning that sudden movements and loud noises can startle them, and stress them out. I recommend that you handle your guinea pig every day. This should be done gently and on a surface where they cannot get away and hurt themselves. (Ie not on a table or high in […]
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At the first new puppy visit a general health exam is done on the pup along with whatever vaccines, fecal etc the puppy is due for. Also everything from crate training, heartworms and prevention, to teaching owners how to restrain/train their pups to handle common occurrences they will face throughout their life (like ear cleaning, […]
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Chinchillas can live for 8-10 years and are not solitary animals. They should be kept in pairs. Pairs of opposite sexes need to be neutered or, if of opposite sexes they need to be neutered or spayed before being put together. Daily handling is recommended to prevent them from being afraid and more likely to […]
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Winter can be stressful to your pet. There are things that you can o to help make winter safer you’re your pet. Cold weather can be unhealthy for your pet. Make sure that your puppy or kitten has shelter from the wind and weather. An insulted box with bedding will help your pet to maintain […]
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If house breaking is based on prevention and not punishment, you and your puppy will accomplish this task more quickly. Every dog wants to please its owner but a puppy’s memory is short; patience and constant supervision must be in the watchwords. You remember that puppies eight weeks of age are physically able to start […]
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The first thing we recommend is that you allow us to take a blood sample to test for Leukemia and Aids. It is best to know their disease status before you take them into your house, especially if you have other cats at home, and before we vaccinate them. (THERE IS NO VACCINE AVAILABLE FOR […]
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