Viking Veterinary Hospital Blogs

Safe Thanksgiving Foods for Your Pet's Holiday Feast Thanksgiving is coming up, so include your dogs in the festivities and cook a nice feast for your loved ones. In this blog article, we'll walk you through some safe Thanksgiving recipes so your four-legged friend...

Is Your Pet Overweight? Insights for National Pet Obesity Day The welfare of your beloved pet is your first concern as a responsible pet owner. Pets may experience health issues, such as obesity, just like humans do. As National Pet Obesity Day draws near, now is the...

Keep Your Pet Safe From Disaster By Including Them in Your Disaster Plan This September, as Disaster Preparedness Month draws near, it's critical that we get our animal family members ready for any disasters in addition to ourselves. Disasters like hurricanes,...

Supporting Your Pets During Back-to-School Season The change in household dynamics that comes with back-to-school time frequently impacts our cherished pets. Our canine friends could become stressed, bored, or experience separation anxiety as families resume their...

Decoding Urgent Care and Emergency Care: A Guide for Pet Owners Our family is not complete without our furry friends. Like us, they are susceptible to sudden health problems and accidents that require rapid medical attention. Knowing the difference between urgent care...

The Therapeutic Benefits of a Cat's Purr Cats have long been appreciated for their distinctive purring abilities. It's a sound that may swiftly lull us to sleep and make us happy. But have you ever questioned the origin of a cat's purring? As it happens, there is more...

5 Practical Tips to Help Your Pet Cope With Anxiety We want to give our furry friends the greatest treatment because they play a significant role in our lives as pet owners. Unfortunately, some animals experience anxiety, which can be difficult for the animal and the...

Stay Safe at the Dog Park: 4 Essential Tips You Need to Know When it comes to the dog park, safety should be your top priority. To ensure a fun and secure experience for you and your furry friend, follow these important tips. Tip #1: Keep your dog healthy Before...

Pets as Carriers: Understanding Zoonotic Diseases and How to Stay Healthy Zoonotic diseases, which can be transmitted from pets to people, are more common than you might realize. Despite having a seemingly healthy appearance, your furry friend could potentially carry...

How to Care for Your Arthritic Cat Cats rarely complain unless their food bowl is empty, which makes identifying whether they are suffering from arthritis discomfort difficult. However, if your cat has arthritis or is having difficulty getting around, the following...