At Carrier Animal Hospital we understand how it can be tempting to skip your indoor cat's vaccinations, however, even if your kitty spends most of their time inside you should still get them vaccinated. Here, our Grand Prairie vets share some important reasons why you should vaccinate your indoor cat.
Our team at Carrier Animal Hospital recommends the Bordetella vaccine for all dogs that socialize with other dogs such as in a kennel or at off-leash parks. While this vaccine is considered safe it can produce mild side effects, with serious reactions only occurring in rare situations. Here, our Grand Prairie vets discuss the benefits of the Bordetella vaccine as well as its possible side effects.
If your dog has been vaccinated the chances of them getting rabies is low, however, the vaccine doesn't offer 100% full protection. In this blog, our Grand Prairie vets explain what rabies is, provide more details on the vaccine and its level of protection, as well as what to do if your pup was exposed to rabies.
Vaccinations are an important part of keeping your cat healthy their whole life. At Carrier Animal Hospital we offer all the vaccines your cat needs to be protected from dangerous diseases. Here, our Grand Prairie vets discuss the essential vaccines your cat requires and when you should have your kitten vaccinated.
Rabies is a deadly virus that is very contagious for pets including cats. In this post, our Grand Prairie vets discuss the impact the rabies virus can have on cats including how common it is, its symptoms, and how it can be prevented.
We know it can be hard deciding to have your adorable male pooch neutered but, these procedures are routine for our vets and they are fairly easy for your dog to recover from. Today, our Grand Prairie vets discuss the importance of neutering procedures for dogs and how you can help your dog manage any pain or discomfort they might be feeling during their recovery period.
Surgery isn't needed for every case of IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) in dogs, but for this condition that affects a pup's ability to walk, surgery might just be the best option. In this blog, our Grand Prairie vets explain what IVDD is, how it affects dogs and the treatment options that are available, including surgery.
To help your beloved kitty return to normal as quickly as possible after they have surgery, you need to know how to care for them properly. In this blog, our knowledgeable Grand Prairie vets discuss the ways you can help your cat feel better after surgery and what you can expect from the post-operation process.
In this blog, our Grand Prairie share with you the reasons why you should have your dog spayed or neutered as well as everything you need to know about these common veterinary surgeries.
Hip dysplasia can occur in any breed of dog and is an abnormal formation of one or both of a dog's hips, this can lead to them experiencing pain or discomfort whenever they exercise or change position. Here our vets in Grand Prairie discuss the symptoms, causes, and treatment options of hip dysplasia in dogs.