by Memorial Drive Veterinary Clinic | May 7, 2025 | Blog
Lyme Disease in Pets: What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know May is Lyme Disease Prevention Month, making it the perfect time to educate pet owners about this prevalent tick-borne illness. As the weather warms up, ticks become more active, increasing the risk of Lyme...
by Memorial Drive Veterinary Clinic | Apr 7, 2025 | Blog
Springtime Parasite Prevention: Keep Your Pet Safe This Season As temperatures rise, parasites become more active, posing a significant threat to pets. Fleas, ticks, and heartworms thrive in warmer weather, making spring the perfect time to step up your pet’s...
by Memorial Drive Veterinary Clinic | Mar 11, 2025 | Blog
Pet Poison Prevention: Protecting Your Furry Friends from Common Hazards March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the hidden dangers that can put our furry companions at risk. Many everyday items in our homes—foods, plants, and even...
by Memorial Drive Veterinary Clinic | Feb 5, 2025 | Blog
How Often Does Your Pet Need a Dental Cleaning? A Vet’s Guide to Oral Health February is National Pet Dental Health Month, making it the perfect time to focus on your pet’s oral health. Dental care isn’t just about keeping your furry friend’s...
by Memorial Drive Veterinary Clinic | Jan 22, 2025 | Blog
First Steps for New Pet Parents: Caring for Your Puppy or Kitten in the New Year The new year often inspires us to make positive changes, and for some, that might mean adding a new furry friend to the family. Whether you’ve just welcomed a playful puppy or a...
by Memorial Drive Veterinary Clinic | Dec 3, 2024 | Blog
Essential Tips for New Pet Adopters: Celebrate Shelter Pet Month This December As December brings holiday cheer, it also marks Shelter Pet Month—a time to celebrate and encourage pet adoption. If you’re considering welcoming a furry friend into your home this...
by Memorial Drive Veterinary Clinic | Nov 19, 2024 | Blog
Senior Pet Emergencies: Know the Warning Signs As our pets age, their needs change, and they may become more prone to health issues. For senior pets, knowing when to seek urgent or emergency care is vital to ensuring they live long, healthy lives. In this post, we’ll...
by Memorial Drive Veterinary Clinic | Oct 16, 2024 | Blog
How Preventive Health Screenings Can Enhance Your Senior Pet’s Quality of Life As our beloved pets age, their health needs evolve, making preventive health screenings more crucial than ever. Senior pets, generally those over seven, are more susceptible to various...
by Memorial Drive Veterinary Clinic | Sep 20, 2024 | Blog
Understanding Pain in Pets: How to Spot the Symptoms As pet owners, one of our greatest concerns is ensuring our furry friends are happy and healthy. Recognizing signs of pain in pets can sometimes be challenging, as they can’t communicate in words like we do....
by Memorial Drive Veterinary Clinic | Aug 21, 2024 | Blog
The Importance of Preventative Lab Work for Pets When it comes to our pets, we often focus on the visible aspects of their health—ensuring they eat the right food, get plenty of exercise, and receive regular check-ups. However, one crucial aspect of pet healthcare...
