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Pet Hydration: How Much Water Should Dogs and Cats Drink to Stay Healthy?
By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVM | Hess Ridge Animal Hospital Water is one of the most important parts of your pet's daily health, but it is also one of the easiest things to overlook. Yet proper...
Pet Grooming and Wellness: How to Spot Skin, Coat, Ear, and Nail Problems Early
By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVM | Veterinarian and Owner of Hess Ridge Animal Hospital Pet grooming is often treated as a cosmetic part of caring for a dog or cat. Brushing the coat, trimming the nails,...
Pet Wellness: How Stress and Anxiety Can Affect Your Dog or Cat’s Health
By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVM | Hess Ridge Animal Hospital A dog who suddenly begins pacing before you leave the house, a cat who starts hiding more often, or a pet who becomes unusually sensitive to...
Senior Pet Wellness: How to Help Your Dog or Cat Stay Comfortable and Healthy as They Age
By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVM | Hess Ridge Animal Hospital A dog who once raced to the door may begin taking their time getting up. A cat who used to jump onto the windowsill may start choosing a lower...
Pet Wellness Testing: Which Preventive Tests Does Your Dog or Cat Actually Need?
By Hess Ridge Animal Hospital When you bring your dog or cat in for a wellness visit, you may expect a physical examination, a vaccine discussion, and perhaps a few routine tests. But one question...
Large Breed Dog Wellness: How to Protect Your Dog’s Joints, Growth, and Long-Term Health
By Hess Ridge Animal Hospital A large breed dog does not simply have a bigger body. Their size can influence how they grow, how much stress their joints experience, what nutritional support they...
How Your Pet’s Lifestyle Shapes Their Wellness Plan
By Hess Ridge Animal Hospital When we talk about preventive care for dogs and cats, it is easy to think of wellness as a standard checklist. Vaccines. Parasite prevention. Nutrition. A physical...
Which Vaccines Does Your Dog or Cat Actually Need? How Lifestyle Shapes Preventive Care
By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVMVeterinarian and Owner of Hess Ridge Animal Hospital When people think about a pet wellness visit, vaccinations are often one of the first things that come to mind. And...
Puppy and Kitten Wellness: What to Expect During Your Pet’s First Year
By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVMVeterinarian and Owner of Hess Ridge Animal Hospital Bringing home a puppy or kitten is exciting. It is also the beginning of a period when your pet is learning almost...
Do Dogs and Cats Need Supplements? How to Know What Your Pet Actually Needs
By Dr. Michael Skarie, DVM If you have ever searched for ways to improve your dog's or cat's health, you have probably noticed how many pet supplements are available. There are joint supplements,...