Routine lab work is a key part of keeping your dog healthy. Annual testing helps us catch problems early, establish baselines, and ensure that your pet stays on track for a long, healthy life. Recommended lab work testing by age All adult dogs (1 year and older) Heartworm & tick-borne disease test (4DX): Screens [...]
Vaccination recommendations are based on your cat’s lifestyle, exposure risk, and the diseases common in our area. Whether your cat lounges on windowsills or explores the great outdoors, we tailor their care to keep them healthy, happy, and protected. The indoor companion This cat enjoys life in the safety of home—sunbeams, snuggles, and the occasional [...]
Lake pine animal hospital is here to help your new Pet get started on the right paw! One of the easiest and more important things you can do to keep your new puppy healthy is to have them vaccinated! Ideally, puppy vaccinations are given at about 6 to 8, 12, and 16 weeks of age, [...]
If you have ever accidentally walked down the dog Food aisle, you know how overwhelming it can be! Lucky for you, Lake Pine Animal Hospital is here to help simplify this process and get your puppy set up for feeding success. Higher quality ingredients with better sourcing and specialized diet formulas lead to better health [...]
Socialization is KEY Socialization refers to the process of introducing your puppy to other dogs, animals, people, and experiences in a way that creates a positive association. Along with food, shelter, veterinary care and love, socialization is one of the most important things you can do for your dog—and it needs to start as soon [...]
Congratulations on the new addition to your family! Having a dog is a big responsibility, but it’s also one of the most rewarding over a lifetime. We’re here to help you every step of the way, and we appreciate that you’ve chosen Lake Pine Animal Hospital as your partner in your pet’s health and well-being. [...]
The truth about this deadly – but preventable – disease There are very few diseases you can get directly from your pet, but one of them is especially easy to contract and can make your pet very sick: leptospirosis, a highly contagious illness spread through the urine of infected wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons, foxes, [...]
What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease in dogs is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world—and according to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, the number of canine Lyme disease cases is increasing. It’s caused by infection with the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans and animals through the bite of [...]
Spay/Neuter Spaying or neutering your kitten has health benefits, in addition to helping with pet overpopulation. Spaying your female kitten before her first heat offers the best protection from uterine infections and breast tumors. Most female cats will go into heat by 6 months of age, so it’s a good idea to spay them at [...]
Do all kittens have worms? Intestinal parasites are common in kittens, and the most common source of roundworm infection in kittens is the mother’s milk. Did you know? Microscopic examination of a stool sample detects worm eggs. Cats remain susceptible to re-infection throughout their lives and periodic deworming is recommended for cats that go [...]
