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5 Awkward Pet
Questions Answered by Vets
2 min read No pet topic weirds us out. Is your dog’s penis sticking out? Is your pet eating poop (medically known as “coprophagia”) Is your cat humping the pillow? Just tell us! We’re here to answer all your questions. Doctor Katz answers questions we know clients...
Our 4 Pillars of
Pet Wellness and Care
8 min read Pets bring us immeasurable joy and companionship. Goodheart Animal Health Center’s mission is to prevent your cat and dog from getting sick so they can stay by your side – healthy and happy – for as long as possible. Our care guidelines are based on 4...
How to Help Your Pet’s Stiff
Joints in Cold Weather
3 min read 16-year-old Slim Shady is transformed after beginning this new medicine.“Before starting Librela, Dizzy wasn’t using all four legs to go up and down the stairs,” says this 8-year-old Sheltie's mom, Lisa. “She was also hesitant to jump and run at full...
Why Cats Knead and
What It Means
3 min read “Kneading is an instinctual habit that offers cats comfort,” says Christine Dolce, Hospital Manager at Goodheart Lowry. Kneading is when cats rhythmically push their paws against a soft surface, often with a kneading motion like the way dough is kneaded. A...
How to Help Pets During
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Loud bangs and pops scare pets and can make a normally well-behaved pet misbehave or run away. Celebrations can be stress-free if you plan ahead. Consider your pet as you make your plans for December 31st. Dr Beth Spencer’s #1 tip for NYE is to keep your pet indoors....
Understanding Diabetes in
Cats and Dogs
7.5 min read “This is Freddie,” says Goodheart Lowry Medical Director, Dr Beth Spencer. “He is a bit of a stubborn cat and refuses to get his ear poked. He’s appreciative of a new device called FreeStyle Libre 2 that eliminates the poking every few hours....
Keeping Your Deaf Pet Safe
3 Easy Tips
Franklin’s family realized he was hard of hearing soon after they adopted him. “We learned he might have hearing issues when he was just a puppy,” says Katie, Franklin’s mom.
Why Dogs Eat Grass and
When to Worry
3 min read “I think Milo eats grass for the novelty,” says Goodheart client, Lauren. “He came from a place with astroturf. So grass is new to him and it probably feels nice, hides yummy bugs, and has an interesting texture”. In fact, dogs eat grass for many reasons....
Why You Should Spay or Neuter
Your Kitten by 5 Months
We first reported new recommendations for spaying and neutering cats by 5 months in January 2021. We continue to support these guidelines from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Research shows the...