Ensuring your furry pal’s health and well-being often involves administering medication, whether you’re giving your pet routine parasite prevention, antibiotics for an infection, or ongoing medication for a chronic condition. Administering pet medications can be a challenging task, but with proper knowledge and techniques, you can make the process easy for you and your four-legged [...]

Your pet is a special part of your family, and their health and well-being are your top priority. Maintaining and affording your pet’s health isn’t always easy, and health insurance is a popular option among pet owners seeking financial peace of mind. Our team at Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital explains everything you need to know, [...]

Gifting for pets is uniquely enjoyable because you don’t have to worry whether they will like the gift or provide a gift receipt for returns. Pets love and appreciate you unconditionally, and gifts are only a bonus for them. Still, if you want to spoil your furry pal this year, the Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital [...]

The holidays are fast approaching, and the hectic season can be dangerous for your pet. Our Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital team doesn’t want a veterinary emergency to ruin your holiday cheer, and we explain what you need to know to keep your four-legged friend safe during this festive time. Keep your pet away from the [...]

Although you may consider Halloween a fun and friendly holiday, many traditions can be dangerous or stressful to your pet. People in costumes and crowds approaching your home may frighten your four-legged friend, the doorbell may stress them out, and candy can make them sick. To keep your pet calm, happy, and healthy during this [...]

Does your pet spend their days gazing out the window, sighing in boredom? While they may simply look bored, every furry pal would likely be happy about more entertainment in their life. So, rather than shell out a bunch of cash on toys your pet can destroy in a matter of minutes, why not design [...]

Hydration is essential for your overall health, and this is also true for your cat. However, getting your cat to drink an adequate amount of water isn't always easy, and sometimes you have to get creative. Our Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital team explains feline hydration’s importance and offers simple tips you can follow to encourage [...]

Barbecues and fun outdoor activities make summer a great season for pets, but the heat can create a pressure cooker of problems and potential disasters. How can you and your pet enjoy the dog days of summer without risking your pet’s health and safety? We provide the answers in the following heat safety guide from [...]

Few animals enjoy loud noises, but for nearly two-thirds of dogs, loud sounds are more than startling. Noise averse pets experience extreme anxiety and fear, similar to a person’s panic attack, when they hear a specific, or many, loud noises. This fear and anxiety can manifest in a variety of ways, and can be incredibly [...]

Although our pets can’t understand the birthday or adoption anniversary concept, they’re always ready to celebrate. And, while some may think that pet-centric events are frivolous, intentional celebrations—large and small—are a great way to acknowledge and honor the love, joy, and laughter that pets bring to our daily lives. To ensure a safe and memorable [...]