Protect Your Pet: Snow and Cold Weather Safety for Cats and Dogs It’s December and that means winter is soon to come. As winter settles its icy grip across the country, your poor pet may be chilled by an unexpected wintry blast. Despite their fur coat,...
Cancer and Your Canine November is National Cancer Month! Preventing cancer is difficult because the causes of many cancers are unknown. By promoting a healthy lifestyle and identifying and treating health issues early through regular veterinary care, you’ll give your...
Why Do Dogs Eat Poop? If you have ever seen your pet try to eat poop you know the gross confusion that comes along with this strange act—coprophagia, or feces consumption. Coprophagia is a puzzling and disgusting behavior, especially if you enjoy your dog’s...
As autumn rapidly approaches with its gorgeous array of falling leaves, crisp sunsets, and fall blooms, we’re not the only ones looking forward to the beautiful weather. Fall, as well as spring, is a tick’s favorite season, and their activity skyrockets before the...
As the spookiest of seasons approaches, you may be decorating everything in sight with cobwebs, pumpkins, and skeletons—including your four-legged friend. Although we’ll admit cats and dogs are incredibly cute as pirates, lions, and spiders, our team at Southfork...
Did you know cats and dogs are incredibly skilled at hiding subtle signs of discomfort and pain, often suffering for weeks, months, or sometimes years without complaint? To help pet owners identify pain in their four-legged friends, the International Veterinary...
