Constant scratching, licking, chewing, and rubbing are good indicators that your pet is itchy, but what is causing the problem? Your pet’s itchy skin can have numerous causes, and our Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital team provides questions that will help you determine the reason for your pet’s itchiness. Does your pet have fleas? You likely [...]
Professional veterinary dental care is about more than improving your pet’s smile. Routine oral hygiene procedures can minimize or prevent periodontal disease—a progressive, painful, and debilitating condition that affects your pet’s teeth, gums, and surrounding bone. Here are seven reasons why our Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital team recommends professional dental care for all pets. #1: [...]
Veterinary acupuncture is an ancient but incredibly powerful therapy used to correct internal imbalances, reduce inflammation, and help your pet’s body heal itself. At Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital, we’re proud to offer this time-honored modality along with our modern techniques and technology and to provide your pet with comprehensive and personalized care. Although acupuncture is [...]
Because dogs and cats metabolize some drugs and foods differently than people, they can be poisoned by products that are harmless to us. The most well-known example is chocolate, which many of us consider a necessity and have readily available in our homes. Chocolate is toxic to many species, but dogs are most commonly affected, [...]
The laser is a frequently used veterinary medicine tool, and many types are available for various purposes. Veterinarians use cold lasers to promote pets’ healing after surgery or injury, or to ease chronic painful conditions. Our Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital team is proud to offer our patients multiwave locked system (MLS) laser therapy—the most advanced [...]
At the end of the day, we all want the best for our pets. A little bit of prevention goes a long way. If you have questions about what’s best for your pet, give us a call.
Pets respond to heat differently than humans. Keep these tips in mind when preparing for the summer.
We’re here to help pets of all ages! Get our top senior pet tips, and remember to schedule your senior pet exams every six months to monitor overall health and catch any issues as early as possible.
Cats can get parasites from rodents, insects, even your dog can bring them in! The fact is, no matter where your cat spends most of their time, it’s important to continually protect them and have fecal screenings every 6-12 months. We would love to give you our parasite prevention recommendations at your next visit! [...]
Loud noises are unavoidable. From fireworks to thunderstorms, all these sounds can make your dog uncomfortable. We can help:
