Geisert Animal Hospital Blogs

Indoor Enrichment for Pets: How to Have Fun with Your Pet This Winter When the weather outside becomes too cold and snowy, it can be tough to find ways to entertain your pet indoors. Spice up their exercise routine with the following fun interactive games and toys to...

How to Prepare a Pet-Safe Thanksgiving Feast An overloaded table filled with your favorite dishes is one of Thanksgiving’s highlights. While you are drooling over a heaping plate, so is your pet. However, many popular Thanksgiving foods are dangerous for pets. Let...

Lumps and Bumps in Pets: When You Should Be Concerned November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Since approximately 1 in 4 pets will develop cancer at some stage in their life, it is essential to know how to spot potential warning signs. This month, our team...

5 Pet Safety Tips to Take the Horror Out of Halloween As October 31 approaches, you may be planning all sorts of spooky activities to celebrate Halloween. If you include your pet in the festivities, ensure you do so safely by following our team’s top five Halloween...

5 Ways to Help Your Senior Pet Remain Mobile As your pet ages, they likely will experience stiff, achy joints caused by osteoarthritis. Fortunately, you have many options to help keep your senior pet active and mobile throughout their golden years. Give the following...

Back-to-School Time for Pets: 3 Transition Tips Making the switch from summer to school can be rough for all family members, four-legged ones included. To help make the back-to-school transition easier—for your pet, at least—give the following tips a try. #1: Set up...

How To Spot Signs of Pain in Your Pet Pets are masters at hiding any vulnerabilities, so it can be tough to tell when they are in pain. September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, so do your pet a favor and learn the following common signs of pain to get them help when...

3 Reasons Why Your Cat Needs Regular Wellness Care   Although your feline friend may try to convince you otherwise, they need regular wellness care to remain as happy and healthy as possible. August 22nd is National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day, so our team wants...

Learn About Early Detection Screening Tests for Senior Pets   It’s no secret that our beloved companions do not live long enough. Along with a shorter lifespan—in relation to their human family members—come rapid health changes, particularly in their later years....

Have a Cool Pet This Summer by Following These 4 Tips   Summertime is full of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, although high temperatures and humidity can make it uncomfortable for your pet. Help your four-legged friend beat the heat with these four tips....