Most of the time, a rabbit's teeth will be kept in the optimal condition by eating the proper foods. Please visit our rabbit feeding page to learn more about the proper diet to feed your rabbit. In addition, this page will cover information about dental disease and dental care. Dental disease is one of the most common [...]
When taking care of rabbits, a healthy rabbit is more on the slim side. You want to be able to feel the ribs right beneath the skin. Excess fat or a thick layer on a rabbit could be a sign of obesity. If a rabbit is at a proper weight, there shouldn’t be any skin [...]
Cat Vaccinations - Everything You Should Know The importance of vaccinations to the overall health and longevity of your cat cannot be understated. Cat vaccines are medically and scientifically proven to combat the incubation and transmission of crippling and fatal feline diseases. Our veterinary staff is dedicated to educating people about the importance of cat [...]
What Is Involved In A Cat Preventive Care Program? At Northwood Animal Hospital, we understand that prevention is truly the best medicine where the health and wellness of your cat is concerned. This is why we offer our feline patients and their human counterparts a comprehensive array of cat preventive care services that promote cat [...]
The Pros And Cons Of Different Types Of Cat Food Feline nutrition is very important for general health. However, the plethora of dietary options, brands and formulas available to consumers can be confusing, when deciding which kind of cat food is best for your feline friend’s health and wellness. Unlike humans and various other creatures [...]
What Are Microchip IDs, And Why Does My Cat Need One? At Northwood Animal Hospital, we understand that the bond you and your beloved feline friend share is invaluable and irreplaceable. We also understand that by nature, cats are roaming creatures and therefore run the risk of wandering too far from home, or just accidentally [...]
Preventing And Treating Heartworms In Cats At Northwood Animal Hospital, our highly experienced team of veterinarians and veterinary support staff have been helping educate our clients and win the fight against heartworms in cats since 1986. The importance of heartworm prevention for cats cannot be overstated. Once a cat has contracted heartworms, it cannot be [...]
The Dangers Of Fleas And Ticks For Cats Of all the pesky nuisances out there your cat might face, fleas and ticks are two of the most troublesome. For cats, fleas and ticks pose a variety of potential health issues, including: Skin irritation Itching Rashes & Skin Infections Transmission of disease and illness Suffering [...]
Diagnosing And Treating Cancer In Cats At Northwood Animal Hospital, we understand that feline cancer is a devastating diagnosis. It is natural to feel highly emotional. However, a cat cancer diagnosis is not necessarily a hopeless one. Depending upon how early it is identified and the type of cancer involved, there are certainly options that [...]
Information And Services To Spay And Neuter Cats Since 1986, the dedicated and compassionate veterinary team at Northwood Animal Hospital have successfully performed spay and neuter procedures on many male and female cats of all breeds and ages. We have also helped educate cat owners throughout CA about spay and neuter procedures. These include when to spay [...]