Irish Dog Breeds
The 9 Irish Dog Breeds & Why You’d Be Lucky to Own One Do you know your Irish dog breeds? If not, your Longwood Veterinary team is here to help! Those who have been lucky enough to own an Irish dog know how loyal, intelligent, and affectionate they can be....
Dog Seasonal Allergies: How to Help Your Pup Find Relief
Dog Seasonal Allergies: Signs, Solutions & How to Help Does your dog start scratching more in the spring or fall? Do they lick their paws excessively or get red, itchy skin when the seasons change? Just like humans, dogs can suffer from seasonal allergies, and...
Winter & Whiskers: How to Keep Outdoor Cats Warm in Winter
Knowing how to keep outdoor cats warm in winter can make a life-saving difference for feral and stray cats. In an ideal world, all cats would live in a loving, warm, dry home with plenty of food and protection from harm. Unfortunately, the reality is that there are an...
Santa Paws is Comin’ to Town
Pet Gift Guide for the Holiday Season The holiday season is all about giving, and that extends to our furry friends too! What makes for a great gift for your dog or cat? Our staff at Longwood Veterinary Center has a few suggestions for amazing gifts your pet will be...
A Safe and Happy Howliday!
Holiday Pet Safety Tips to Safeguard Your Animals Keep your Pets Safe from Traditional Holiday Plants There are few symbols of the upcoming Holidays as significant as mistletoe, the Poinsettia, or the magnificent pine tree embellished with the trappings of the season....
Feeling Festive with Four-legged Friends
Top 5 Best Hallmark Christmas Movies with Pets There’s nothing quite like snuggling up with a loved one to watch a Christmas movie. While humans make great cuddle buddies, there’s something special about watching a holiday film with a four-legged friend....
Happy Thanksgiving Pets!
The leaves are changing color, the air is crisp, and families of all kinds are gathering together to celebrate Thanksgiving. For many of us, our pets are an important part of our family, and we want to include them in the holiday festivities. But how can we show them...
Black Cat Lore & Superstitions
Several members of the Longwood Veterinary Center team share our homes and our hearts with a black cat. We find them to be beautiful, affectionate, and intelligent, no different from any other cat we have grown to love. Unfortunately, superstitions surrounding...