Posts Tagged: pet care

From the tallest of breeds to the smallest of pocket pets, exercise is important for the health of all pets. Although our canine friends may always be up for a walk and kitties usually go crazy over catnip, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut – meaning it can also be easy to forget about or even neglect our pet’s exercise needs.

Summertime also adds a few challenges when it comes to pet exercise, and warm weather safety is a must when the days are hot and humid. To help keep your pet active, the team at Summeridge has a few suggestions.

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Some problems in veterinary medicine are more commonly diagnosed than others, and unfortunately, kidney disease in cats is one we see a little more than we would like. Summeridge Animal Clinic wants to help our feline owners to be on the lookout for kidney disease in pets and how to deal with it, should it be diagnosed in your beloved pet.

More Than Just Urine

The kidneys are part of the renal system, which consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. They renal system is responsible for filtering the blood and removing waste. The kidneys drain urine into the ureters, which empties into the bladder and is voided through the urethra.

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Have you ever been outside for a lovely walk only to have your happy thoughts vanish after stepping in squishy pile of poo?

Unfortunately some pet owners simply choose to ignore an inconvenient mess. But aside from the gross factor and associated aggravation, why is it recommended that pet owners scoop the poop? Welcome to the fascinating world of disease prevention and hygiene… Continue…