Avoiding Pancreatitis in Pets this Holiday Season

San Antonio cat and dog at holiday meal.

As the holiday season approaches, it is time to take a moment to reflect on pet safety. As activities and gatherings start to happen, it gets difficult to consider all the potential hazards for your animals. Doing a little prep work on the front end is likely a little more manageable, though. 

Most of us know to avoid tinsel for kitties and chocolate for dogs, but have you thought about the risk of pancreatitis over the holidays? Keep reading to learn Ten West Bird and Animal Hospital’s best tips for preventing pancreatitis in pets.

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External Parasites and Your Pet

External parasites in pets.

It isn’t very pleasant to find something living on your pet that you did not invite into your home. External parasites are a hazard of pet ownership, but with the help of Ten West Bird and Animal Hospital, you can develop a pet wellness plan that makes sure that you identify and eradicate external parasites as quickly as possible. 

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Why So Wet? Dog Slobber and You

Dog drooling.

Those of us who love dogs have encountered and accepted (to some degree) that drool is a part of our lives. But does it have to be that way?

Ten West Bird & Animal Hospital knows the importance of the human-animal bond, and understanding more about why dog drool happens can help it to be more tolerable, even though it is not totally unavoidable. We are all for anything that helps you to enjoy your pet more.

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