Nov 16, 2018 | Pet Humor, Pet Parenting, Seasonal Pet Preparations
Suck UK Laptop Cat Scratching Pad $26 Do you have a cat who loves to cozy up to your laptop? Why don’t you buy them their own. This one is made from cardboard so they can chew it, scratch it, and sit on it all they want! Find it on Amazon! Pooch Selfie: The Original...
Nov 16, 2018 | Cat Health, Dog Health, Healthy Pets
Gina Spadafori, the author of VetStreet, eloquently explains, “Your dog doesn’t realize that he’s getting older. His gray hairs don’t cause concern. He doesn’t count the number of times he can fetch a ball before tiring and compare that to his...
Oct 31, 2018 | Announcements, Staff Spotlight
Q&A How Long Have You Been a Vet Tech? For 9 months How Long Have You Been at LVC? 9 months Do You Have Any Pets? Yes! 2 Dogs: A German shepherd/boxer mix named Aurora and a husky/Labrador retriever mix named Koda. Where Would You Mostly Likely Be Found In The...
Oct 31, 2018 | Cat Health, Dog Health, Healthy Pets, Pet Safety
Diabetes in Pets: How to Give a SQ Injection November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. We hope you never have a pet who develops the disease, but feel everyone should be aware of the signs of diabetes and available treatments. What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus,...
Oct 31, 2018 | Patient Stories, Uncategorized
You may have a basic understanding of Leptospirosis and know it is one of the diseases we recommend your dog is vaccinated against each year. But do you really know how important the vaccine is? Leptospirosis is on the rise, and due to its zoonotic potential (the...
Oct 31, 2018 | Announcements
Longwood Vet Center will be matching all donations purchased through Longwood Vet Center for the Stockings for K9 Soldiers in 2018! This year marks the 15th consecutive year of our community effort to send personalized Holiday greetings to our brave young men, women...
Oct 24, 2018 | Pet News, Uncategorized
Most people do not think about training a cat the same way they think about training a dog to listen to commands. Cat’s routinely do their own thing. They are the boss and we, their loyal subjects. It’s time to revisit our views on training cats. Studies are showing...
Oct 23, 2018 | Dog Health, Healthy Pets, Holiday Pet Safety, Pet Parenting, Pet Safety
First, it really is ok to cry over any lost Reese’s peanut butter cups… They are my favorite! After you discover your dog has eaten candy, begin asking yourself these important questions. How much candy was actually consumed? How much was chocolate candy? Dark...
Oct 23, 2018 | Announcements
Longwood has raised and donated around $3000 — divided into several animal rescue organizations on the island of Puerto...
Oct 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
It’s actually easier to list what a veterinary technician cannot do vs. what they can do. Veterinary technicians cannot diagnose disease, prescribe medications, or preform surgeries. However, without them the veterinary hospital could not function. You may find them...
