Safer Choices for Training, Chews, and Toys: Gentle Tools That Protect Your Dog Every item you choose for your dog, from a collar or harness to a chew or toy, affects their body, behavior, and your relationship together. Some equipment distributes pressure safely, while others concentrate force on vulnerable areas [...]

Lumps and Bumps: Knowing When to Worry You're petting your dog or cat and suddenly your hand brushes against something unexpected: a lump. The first thought is often panic. Is it serious? Should you call the vet immediately? Not every mass is dangerous; some are just harmless cysts, while others [...]

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 [...]