Pets Are Not Good Holiday Gifts

The holidays are here, and you are likely in the thick of your holiday shopping. While you want to give your loved ones a truly meaningful present, resist the urge to gift anyone a pet. Yes, a fluffy puppy or kitten sitting under the Christmas tree with a bow on their head is an adorable [...]

Veterinary Technicians: The Heart—and Glue—of Veterinary Medicine

The maxim, It takes a village, is applicable to the provision of exceptional veterinary care. Our incredible and devoted veterinary technicians play an essential role in providing the exceptional health and wellness services your pet deserves. Our Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital team celebrates our veterinary technicians every day. Learn about our team’s integral veterinary healthcare [...]

Common Human Foods That Are Toxic to Pets

Your pet is a loyal companion and trusted confidante, and you likely share just about everything with them—your bed, the couch, secrets about an irritating relative—and while sharing is generally a kind gesture, sharing food with your pet can have unintended and deadly consequences. While the complete list of human foods containing ingredients that are [...]

The Good Stuff—How to Make Medicating Your Pet a Treat

Veterinarian: Great news! Your pet’s condition is treatable. You exhale and feel an internal rush of euphoric relief. Veterinarian: But, you’ll need to give them daily medication. Your blood pressure spikes, your heart is racing, and you break out in a cold sweat. You can’t tell who’s panting—you or the dog. If this scene feels [...]

Good Pet, Stay—Pet Loss Prevention Tips

As your pet’s guardian, you are responsible for ensuring they stay safe from preventable disease, physical harm, and emotional distress. In addition to regular veterinary care, taking pet loss prevention measures is the easiest and most effective way to ensure your pet lives a long and happy life. In recognition of National Pet Loss Prevention [...]

Too Hot to Handle: 5 Heat Safety Tips for Your Pet

Many Canadians cannot resist being out in the warm summer weather after the long winter’s frigid temperatures, often enjoying extended walks with their four-legged companions. While you may believe the outdoor temperature is not overly hot, you must keep in mind that your pet wears their fur coat year-round, which increases their heat-injury risk from [...]

Your Pet’s Blood Work: What It Means, and Why It Is Important

An elderly cat is brought to our hospital because she is flooding her litter box with urine and drinking her water bowl dry. She also seems to be losing her appetite, along with a substantial amount of weight. A 6-month-old puppy comes in for his neuter surgery. He has a history of excellent health at [...]

At What Age Should My Pet be Spayed or Neutered?

Pets should be spayed or neutered to avoid unintended litters, minimize reproductive health risks, and limit animal overpopulation. As a pet owner, one of your most important responsibilities is to decide when your pet should be spayed or neutered, and owners often ask our Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital team about the best age for their [...]

7 Ways Regular Wellness Screenings Can Protect Your Pet

Your pet is part of our family, and we would rather head off disease than treat a life-threatening situation. A great way to optimize your pet’s health is by ensuring they have a regular wellness screening once per year. Our team at Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital is here to share the importance of these screenings [...]

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