The Importance of Regular Dental Care for Your Pet’s Health
Any person who has suffered from a toothache understands the importance of dental care for overall comfort and health. The same goes for your pet. Without proper oral hygiene, your furry friend can experience the agony of a toothache, and much worse. As most pets—up to 85%—have some form of [...]
Q & A: Keeping Your Pet Healthy in 2020 and Beyond
A healthy pet starts with excellent preventive care, and what better time to refocus on a healthy lifestyle than at the start of a new year? By focusing on preventing disease rather than treating it, you and your Stone Ridge veterinarian can set your pet up for a lifetime of [...]
Top 10 Most Useful Holiday Pet Gifts
The holidays are here, and it’s time to choose that perfect gift for your pet. But, rather than heading to the toy aisle and picking out another stuffed hot dog or squeaky taco that won’t keep her interest longer than a week, why not choose something practical and useful? Stoneridge [...]
Common Cancers of Pets
A pet’s cancer diagnosis can be devastating, and we recognize how this disease can affect pets and their families. Cancer, which is essentially unrestricted cell growth, is generally a disease of aging pets, but many cancers can manifest earlier in life. Pet survival time and quality of life can often [...]
Hazards to Avoid to Ensure a Spooktacular Halloween for Pets
Halloween is meant to be scary for two-legged animals, so it certainly will raise some pets’ hackles, too. Unfortunately, the following Halloween holiday traditions can be hazardous to your pet’s health, and ruin a perfectly petrifying party. Costumes that put pets in a bind We love seeing your pets dressed [...]
Veterinary Technicians: The Superheroes of Veterinary Medicine
Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superman! While Superman can perform neat stunts, we think our veterinary technicians accomplish much more. We have our own [...]
When It’s Time to Say Goodbye: End-of-Life Care for Your Pet
Your beloved companion is becoming weary. You can tell by the look in her eyes, her lack of interest in car rides or a game of fetch, and the way she tucks herself away from her family. But, when is the time right to let her go with compassion and [...]
How to Keep Your Cat “Feline” Fine with Regular Care
Cats need little more than a sun-soaked windowsill for lounging and a bottomless food dish, right? While they may try to convince you that’s all they need to avoid preventive care, routine wellness care is as important for cats as for dogs—including indoor-only kitties. Help your cat stay in the [...]
Prevent the Panic: 10 Tips to Help Your Dog Cope with Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety in dogs is a heartbreaking and frustrating condition for pets and their people. Coming home to an anxious, panting dog amidst a pile of destroyed couch cushions wears on your relationship. In fact, separation anxiety is one of the leading behaviors that leads to pet surrender or rehoming. [...]
