Annual Testing For Dogs

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 [...]

Leptospirosis & Your Dog

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, [...]

Lyme Disease and Your Dog

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 [...]

Respiratory Diseases and Your Dog

Your beloved pet is a member of your family, and we are here to help you keep your furry friend safe from disease and danger. One of the easiest things you can do to keep your dog healthy is to have them vaccinated! Staying up to date ensures your pup is protected. Vaccines can prevent [...]

Why Should I Clean My Pet’s Ears?

Routine cleanings not only improve your pet’s comfort level, but they can also help prevent the accumulation of foul-smelling debris and reduce the occurrence of painful ear infections. When do I need to do it? Depending on your pet’s individual needs, cleanings are appropriate as often as two or three times a week, or as [...]

The Spay & Neuter: The When & How

Every year thousands of stray and unwanted animals are euthanized in shelters across the United States. Many of these deaths are the result of simple overpopulation with not enough families to care for pets. Even if you keep a close watch on your pet, accidents happen, and unexpected offspring means more animals that won’t be [...]

Parasite Prevention

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE NEW MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY! Your furry bundle of cuteness is such a joy and can also be quite a handful! At Lake Pine Animal Hospital, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Our medical team and staff have put together these basics of puppy care to ensure [...]

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