We know it’s tough to leave that sad, furry face behind every time you need to run an errand or head to work, but many pets simply curl up and take a nap while you’re gone. Others, however, become stressed and anxious when left alone, and can display many problematic behaviors. Separation anxiety in pets [...]

Summertime adventures with your favorite four-legged companion often include outdoor hikes  and dog park visits. Like people, your pets may require specialized supplies such as a pack to carry their portable water bowl, toys, and snacks to ensure they are hydrated and properly fueled for the day’s fun. Although it may be tempting to allow [...]

Summer means road trips—and what would a road trip be without your pet? As you prepare to take your beloved companion along for the ride, Carriage Crossing Animal Hospital has a few safety tips to ensure your travels are full of happy memories, and not heartache. Ensure your pet is road-ready You would not take [...]

Many pets find a veterinary hospital, with its strange smells and unfamiliar people, extremely stressful. The fact that they are usually sick, hurt, or getting shots when they visit does not help matters. Our team at Carriage Crossing Animal Hospital is proud of our new certification as a  Fear Free certified practice.  In addition to [...]

If you own a dog, cat, or ferret, you are probably aware that heartworm disease is a threat. You strive to be the hero your pet sees when they look in your eyes. You are conscientious about their health care to protect them from parasites and the diseases they cause. Our team at Carriage Crossing [...]

Is your pet scratching and chewing at themselves? Are they losing their hair? Do your ankles itch? You may be dealing with fleas on your pet and in your home. Fleas are the most common parasite in pets, and the Carriage Crossing Animal Hospital team encourages you to learn more about this pest before a [...]

Chocolate, toilet bowl cleaner, and high blood pressure medication—what do these items have in common? If you guessed that they show up on the list of most common pet toxins, you are correct. Pets are notorious for sticking their furry little noses into downright dangerous places and discovering toxins. Poisonous substances abound in your home, [...]

You are brushing your furry pal, and you notice what you think is a small lump. You immediately jump to a worst-case conclusion. However, on closer inspection, you realize the lump is not a tumor—it’s an eight-legged, blood-filled tick. Worried about the potential hazards, you quickly grasp the tick’s body and pull it out of [...]

Our furry friends often show their affection with wagging tails and wet kisses. Chances are, you have turned away from your adoring pet’s slobbery mouth because of a less than pleasant odor. Can you imagine if humans went their entire lives without brushing their teeth or having professional cleanings? Most likely, humans would lose their [...]

As we enter the final weeks of 2020, most of us are happy to see this challenging year come to a close. At Carriage Crossing Animal Hospital, we look forward to welcoming 2021, and are celebrating a few new beginnings. But, before we get to the new year, we want to ensure your pet finishes [...]