As pet owners, we often find it difficult to resist those big puppy-dog eyes when our furry companions beg for a taste of what's on our plates. While it's essential to prioritize a balanced and nutritious diet for our canine friends, there are a few human foods that can safely...
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9 Must Have Items for Your Pet’s First Aid Kit
Whether on a cross-country summer road trip with the whole family or getting out the zoomies at the local dog park, unexpected medical situations with a pet can arise just as quickly as they can with a human. Pet owners should be prepared for anything from a minor incident like...
Lakeside on Summer Heat Danger to Pets with NBC 6
After Dr. Frione started to see an increase of heat exhaustion cases in pets at Lakeside Animal Hospital, NBC 6 asked Dr. Frione to help spread the word and protect other pets from the summer heat. https://youtu.be/riSw-vqpS0g The NBC 6 article says: "There are two common problems during the summer...
Dr. Frione tells POPSUGAR: “How Often Should I Replace My Pet’s Toys?”
POPSUGAR (February 2021): Stuffed animal squeakers, treat dispensing balls, feather teasers — it seems like no matter how many toys our pets have, to them, it is still never enough. Sure, it is tempting to hold onto all of our pet's toys — hey, us pet owners can get pretty...
March: Poison Prevention Month
Each year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) works to provide important and sometimes lifesaving information along with handy safety guides to pet parents nationwide. Last year alone, APCC helped over 232,000 animals! March is Pet Poison Prevention Month, and to help raise awareness of common hazards and toxins to pets,...
🚨Pet Food Recall Alert🚨
Please check to make sure your pet's food isn't on the list! The FDA just announced that Midwestern Pet Foods Inc. is expanding their voluntary recall of certain pet food products, after some products were found to have high levels of Aflatoxin, which is produced by mold. Here's what you need to know: As...
February: Pet Dental Health Month
For the duration of February, Pet Dental Health Month, Lakeside Animal Hospital is handing out free “Dental Curbside Goodie Bags” when you bring in your pet for their curbside appointment. The bags include a squeaky toy named Mr. Squeakems, a cat or dog dental chew sample, a scratch-off to win...
New product provides 12 months of prevention with just ONE dose
ONE BITE can give a dog heartworm disease. ONE ProHeart 12 injection ensures one full year of protection. Lakeside Animal Hospital has the only once-yearly, vet administered injection to prevent heartworm disease in dogs. The thing about mosquitos is, they fly and they bite. That's what they do. So, it's...
Keeping our staff, patients, and clients safe during the COVID-19 pandemic
SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, has sparked concern throughout the world and Lakeside Animal Hospital is taking preventative measures to help keep everyone in our hospital safe.Our hospital has several medical-grade air protections called Novaerus, an air disinfection unit, located throughout our hospital.Novaerus not only disinfects the air from bacteria...
Animal Pain Awareness
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. Animals are very good at hiding pain, and they can’t tell us what’s wrong. It’s important to be aware of the most common signs of pain so we can identify and treat any problems early. Here are some changes to look for in your pet: A slowdown...