Tired Minds, Happy Pets: The Importance of Mental Enrichment You took your dog on a long walk, played fetch until your arm was sore, and they still chewed up the remote. Sound familiar? Here's the thing: physical exercise wears out bodies, but it doesn't always satisfy minds. A dog who runs for miles can still [...]
Keeping Pets Lean for Life: Prevention Strategies That Really Work How do you know if your pet is a healthy weight, or if you’re feeding the right amount? Obesity develops gradually as extra calories add up over months and years. A few extra treats, slightly larger portions, or less activity as pets age can quietly [...]
Eye Problems in Pets: When Redness or Squinting Signals Trouble You spot your pet blinking a little too much, maybe rubbing their face, and you notice a slight redness or a little tear-staining. Is it just a tiny irritation that will clear up, or is it something serious that needs immediate attention? That moment of [...]
When to Rush: Recognizing True Pet Emergencies You know your pet better than anyone. So when they suddenly stop eating, start coughing, or seem completely out of sorts, that panic can set in quickly. Is this just a temporary bug, or is it something serious that requires a trip to the emergency room right now? [...]
Peaceful Beginnings: How to Successfully Introduce a New Pet Bringing home a new pet is exciting, but rushed introductions can create tension that lingers. First impressions matter, especially to the animals who already live in your home. Whether you are adding a puppy to your senior dog’s routine or welcoming a new cat to [...]
Pet Obesity: Recognizing the Risks and Taking Action A few extra pounds may seem harmless, but even small amounts of excess weight can quietly strain your pet’s heart, joints, and organs. Over time, obesity increases the risk of arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease and can shorten your pet’s lifespan by years. At Central Kentucky Veterinary [...]
Senior Pet Comfort: Supporting Dogs and Cats in Their Golden Years Your senior pet may move a little slower, avoid the stairs, or nap more than before. But is that normal? Not always. The challenge for pet owners is knowing what is normal aging and what could signal pain, illness, or cognitive decline. At Central [...]
Body Condition Scoring: A Smarter Way to Track Pet Weight Is your pet a little "fluffy," or could that extra padding signal a health risk? Many owners rely solely on the scale, but numbers don't tell the full story. Body condition scoring (BCS) provides a clearer picture of whether a pet is underweight, overweight, or [...]
Pet First Aid Basics: What to Know, When to Act, and How to Prepare Emergencies can happen to any pet, at any time. Whether your dog tears a toenail, your cat injures a paw, or your puppy chokes on a toy, knowing basic first aid can make all the difference. But just as important as [...]
From Stiff Joints to Strong Steps: Advanced Arthritis Care at Central Kentucky Veterinary Center Arthritis is one of the most common conditions in aging pets, yet it often sneaks up on families. Studies estimate that up to 90% of senior dogs and cats suffer from some degree of joint disease, but because the changes appear [...]