Developing a strong bond with your pet requires clear communication you both can understand. One of the most powerful communication tools is touch. By handling your pet appropriately, you communicate that they are safe, minimize stress, and help make grooming and veterinary care easier. Our Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital team uses low-stress handling techniques when [...]

Pets become seniors between 6 and 11 years of age, with large-breed dogs reaching senior status earlier than those who are smaller. Large dogs also become seniors earlier than cats. Although you may feel bittersweet about your furry pal reaching the senior milestone, aging is a natural part of life and pet ownership, and you [...]

The pancreas is a small abdominal organ inside your pet’s body that carries big responsibilities, including secreting hormones that manage blood glucose levels and enzymes needed for digesting food. Many body functions can go awry when the pancreas becomes inflamed, and lead to illness, hospitalization, and death in severe cases.  Although most pancreatitis cases in [...]

Halloween is either delightfully spooky or horribly terrifying — often with no in between. Your pet may feel the same and seem unaffected by all the creepy commotion or frightened by ghosts and goblins. Regardless of how your furry pal feels about Halloween, they are at risk for several hazardous situations. Protect your pet from [...]

When you receive reminders that your pet’s vaccinations are due, you may wonder which vaccines they will receive, and if they all are truly necessary. While you may feel that your furry pal doesn’t need vaccinations so frequently, or quite so many, keep in mind that pet and human vaccinations are much different. To understand [...]

When it’s time to head back to school, kids and pets alike may groan about their fun-filled summer days being over. While preparing your children for school requires doctor physicals, school supplies, and new clothes—how did they outgrow all their clothes in a few short months?—your pet has different needs for the first day of [...]

Anesthesia-free dentistry can sound like a pet owner’s dream come true—all the benefits of a pet dental cleaning without the worry of general anesthesia. But are these non-veterinary procedures a safe and effective alternative to professional oral hygiene procedures at Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital? The answer is a resounding “No.”  We provide five clear differences [...]

Veterinary physical rehabilitation (i.e., physical therapy for pets) is most frequently associated with injured or recovering pets, but this exciting service can benefit every pet—including yours. Here’s a closer look at how veterinary rehabilitation at Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital can enhance every pet’s life, no matter their age, ability, or health. Post-operative pets Many pet [...]

Noise aversion, which is also known as noise anxiety or noise phobia, is a common problem among pets, but often goes undiagnosed, particularly in cats. Two-thirds of dogs are estimated to suffer from distress when they hear loud, startling, or repetitive sounds, and the problem is equally prominent in cats. Left untreated, noise aversion can [...]

Lyme disease is a serious threat for dogs and people, and can cause lifelong health effects after an initial infection. To help you and your four-legged friend stay safe, our Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital team wants to share important facts you need to know about Lyme disease. #1: Lyme disease is a year-round threat for [...]