by Geisert Animal Hospital | Aug 20, 2024 | Blog
Ensuring Your Pet’s Wellness: The Crucial Role of Preventative Lab Work When it comes to our pets, we often focus on the visible aspects of their health—ensuring they eat the right food, get plenty of exercise, and receive regular check-ups. However, one crucial...
by Geisert Animal Hospital | Jul 8, 2024 | Blog
Do Pets Get Allergies? True or False? True! Did you know that pets can suffer from allergies just like humans? However, unlike humans who show symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes, pets usually exhibit allergic reactions through their skin. This can lead...
by Geisert Animal Hospital | Jun 18, 2024 | Blog
Understanding Why Lyme Disease is Rarely Seen in Cats As a pet owner, you may wonder why cats are less susceptible to contracting Lyme disease compared to dogs and humans. This tick-borne illness, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, is a significant concern...
by Geisert Animal Hospital | May 15, 2024 | Blog
Understanding Lyme Disease in Dogs: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care Discovering that your beloved canine companion has been diagnosed with Lyme disease can be distressing. As a responsible pet owner, you may have numerous questions and concerns about what this...
by Geisert Animal Hospital | Apr 15, 2024 | Blog
Understanding the Signs of Heartworm Disease Parasitic worms that sporadically reside on the right side of the heart in pets like dogs, cats, and ferrets cause the risky and occasionally fatal condition known as heartworm disease. Since the bite of an infected...
by Geisert Animal Hospital | Mar 15, 2024 | Blog
Pet Hydration Essentials: Are They Getting Enough Water? Ensuring your pet stays well-hydrated is crucial for their overall health and well-being. Determining whether your furry friend is drinking enough water can sometimes be challenging. Here are critical indicators...
