Courtyard Animal Hospital Blogs

Conquer the Summer Heat: 5 Essential Safety Tips The summer season presents an ideal chance to relish the outdoors with your beloved furry companions. Whether engaging in a game of fetch at the park, embarking on scenic hikes, or merely unwinding in your backyard,...

Ensuring Your Pet Stays Hydrated Throughout the Summer As summer draws near, it becomes crucial for pet owners to remain watchful in keeping their furry friends well-hydrated. The hotter months bring about serious worries of heat exhaustion and dehydration, which can...

Essential Safety Tips for Responsible Pet Parents at the Dog Park The dog park can be a dangerous place for the unprepared, so when venturing into an off-leash play area with your canine companion, follow our tips to keep them safe. #1: Protect your dog against...

Essential Tips to Follow When Camping with Your Pets Can anything compare to the joy of beholding the starry night sky while your furry companion rests beside you, nestled by the campfire? We certainly think not. Camping with your pet offers a wonderful opportunity...

Recognizing the Right Time to Seek Emergency Care for a Pet with a Limp In most cases, your pet's limping can wait until regular veterinary hours for attention. However, there are specific circumstances where immediate action is necessary, leading you to seek...

Essential Guidelines for Ensuring Your Pet's Safety During Swimming As the summer temperatures rise, you and your beloved companion may seek relief by taking a dip. However, not all pets are naturally adept at swimming, so it's crucial to take precautions to ensure...

4 Ways to Get Ready for Your Pet's Passing Even though losing a pet is never easy, getting ready for it can lessen your mental and emotional pain. Here are four suggestions to help you prepare for and grieve the eventual loss of your pet.   #1: Assess your pet’s...

Proven Techniques for Protecting Your Dog from a Dog Bite Knowing how to avoid and deal with a dog bite should be a fundamental part of every dog owner's education because no one wants to have to deal with their cherished pet getting wounded. There are numerous...

6 Ways to Help Your Pet Recover from Surgery Orthopedic surgery—or any surgery—is a major event for a pet, and can interfere with their daily function long after they return home. Help your pet get back on their paws more quickly after an orthopedic surgery with the...

Grief Support: How to Cope with Your Pet’s Death Losing a pet can be as difficult as losing a family member or friend. Pets are integral members of the family, with an invaluable place in our lives. When your pet passes, processing your grief can be an extraordinary...