Coughing Dogs: How to Recognize and Prevent Kennel Cough If your dog returns from daycare or the groomer and develops a dry, hacking cough a few days later, kennel cough could be the cause. This common respiratory infection spreads quickly but is usually mild with proper care. With timely veterinary [...]

Squinting, Tearing, and Redness: Signs Your Pet's Eyes Need Care A playful pup that suddenly keeps one eye half-shut or a cat hiding from the light may be signaling eye pain. Conditions like ulcers or inflammation are not only uncomfortable but can cause permanent damage without treatment. At Northwood Veterinary [...]

Helping You Say Goodbye: Compassionate Support for Your Pet’s Final Chapter Your once-energetic Labrador may now hesitate at the bottom of the stairs, unsure if he can climb without falling. A beloved cat may spend most of the day tucked away in a quiet corner, ignoring meals that used to [...]

Ready, Set, Rescue—Building the Ultimate Pet Emergency Plan No pet owner wants to imagine a late-night dash to the emergency vet, but life with animals is unpredictable. One moment, everything is normal. The next, a sudden limp, strange breathing, or accidental ingestion can leave families scrambling to figure out [...]

Have you been padding bleary-eyed into the kitchen at 2 a.m. because your cat simply won’t stop calling for you? At Northwood Veterinary Hospital in Northwood, New Hampshire, we hear this concern every week. We live and work with cats ourselves, and we know how frustrating it can be to [...]

As pets enter their golden years, their health needs shift—and one area that often gets overlooked is dental care. Just like in humans, aging pets are more vulnerable to oral health issues that can lead to pain, tooth loss, and even impact vital organs. At Northwood Veterinary Hospital in Northwood, [...]