Flea and Tick Season Is Here!

Flea and Tick Season Is Here! Did You Know? Lyme Disease is the most reported vector-borne illness in the United States Transmitted by bites from the deer tick It can infect dogs and horses Signs in pets include: Fever Loss of appetite Lameness Joint swelling Decreased activity Watch Out for the Pesky Newcomer, the Asian […]

Roscoe’s Case

Heartworm Disease: Testing and Prevention Heartworms are transmitted from animal to animal by mosquitoes. When a mosquito bites an infected animal, young heartworms enter into that mosquito’s system. When this mosquito takes its next blood meal, the heartworms are transmitted to this animal. Within six months the young heartworms mature into adults. During the first […]

Heartworm Disease: Testing and Prevention

Heartworm Disease: Testing and Prevention Heartworms are transmitted from animal to animal by mosquitoes. When a mosquito bites an infected animal, young heartworms enter into that mosquito’s system. When this mosquito takes its next blood meal, the heartworms are transmitted to this animal. Within six months the young heartworms mature into adults. During the first […]

Pet Dental Cleaning: Why Is It Beneficial And How Is It Done?

Pet Dental CleaningWhy Is It Beneficial And How Is It Done? Good dental hygiene is just as important for our pets as it is for us humans, but it is often overlooked in our pet’s health. Periodontal disease starts out as a bacterial film called plaque. Initially, plaque is soft and brushing or chewing hard […]

Having an Emergency?

Having an emergency? If your pet is experiencing an emergency, please see your closest emergency veterinary hospital.  If you are unsure or have questions, please call us immediately at 614-321-9199. Below are two of the closest emergency hospitals to our clinic location. More Articles from galena vet care

Euthanasia – When is the right time?

Euthanasia – When is the right time? 1. How do I know it’s the right time to euthanize my pet?   Your pet can’t tell you when they’re ready to pass on. While they may mentally be ready, their body is still performing the necessary life functions. However, they may be silently suffering from a […]

Periodontal Disease

Periodontal Disease https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX1HatduAZU So your pet has been diagnosed with periodontal disease.  Let’s take a moment to learn more about what’s going on.  Periodontal disease occurs when bacteria gets beneath the gum line destroying tissue surrounding the teeth.  Left untreated, your pet could lose teeth.  Additionally, bacteria fastering in the gums can enter the bloodstream […]