Aug 8, 2018 | Foley Boulevard Animal Hospital Blog
Does your dog chew, scratch, whine or bark when left alone? Or does your cat urinate in your bed or meow loudly? While more common in dogs than cats, you may be tempted to conclude your pet has separation anxiety. It’s important to properly evaluate the behavior...
Jul 7, 2018 | Foley Boulevard Animal Hospital Blog
Pet owners believe that their lives are enriched by owning a pet, but did you know even the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) suggests that having a pet is good for you? Pet ownership and companionship can prevent you from feeling lonely, give you more opportunities...
Jun 15, 2018 | Foley Boulevard Animal Hospital Blog
Now that summer is finally here, you and your pet can spend more time outdoors enjoying all that the season has to offer. Like the other three seasons, summer presents unique safety challenges for our companion animals. The good news is that you can enjoy a wonderful...
Nov 22, 2017 | Foley Boulevard Animal Hospital Blog
A baby’s first birthday is a bittersweet milestone for parents because it’s hard to believe how much their son or daughter changed in just a year. When compared with the lifespan of our pets, it’s important to note that our pets age more quickly than...
Oct 18, 2017 | Foley Boulevard Animal Hospital Blog
As much as you and your children might enjoy Halloween, this particular holiday can be a stressful one for pets. They don’t understand why you have decorations and carved pumpkins with candles in them around the house and naturally feel curious enough to...
Sep 21, 2017 | Foley Boulevard Animal Hospital Blog
You may have heard that one year in a dog or cat’s life is equivalent to seven years for a human. That isn’t quite accurate. According to the American Veterinary Association, the aging formula for companion animals goes more like this: Fifteen human years...
Jul 27, 2017 | Foley Boulevard Animal Hospital Blog
It’s August, and that means millions of kids go back to school either this month or by early September. After a long summer together that was probably more unstructured than the school year, both your kids and pets might not be ready for the change. While your...
Jul 3, 2017 | Foley Boulevard Animal Hospital Blog
If you only visit Foley Blvd. Animal Hospital when your pet is injured or sick, you’re missing the opportunity to get a complete picture of her health. The preventive care exam allows Dr. Barr to detect potential health issues and begin monitoring or treating...
Jun 17, 2017 | Foley Boulevard Animal Hospital Blog
Acute moist dermatitis, more commonly known as hot spots, occurs due to a bacterial infection on your pet’s skin. Your dog or cat will naturally bite, chew, lick or scratch his skin in response to an irritant. Unfortunately for your pet, this tends to increase...
Jun 1, 2017 | Foley Boulevard Animal Hospital Blog
Your pet is part of the family and you naturally care about her safety. You also want to include her in family activities whenever possible over the carefree days of summer. By keeping the following safety tips in mind, your entire family can have a summer to...
