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 [...]
Healing at Home: Post-Surgery Tips for a Smoother Pet Recovery Helping your pet recover after surgery is one of the most important ways you can support their long-term health. Whether it’s a routine spay or a more complex procedure, the days that follow require attention, structure, and a little creativity to keep your pet comfortable, [...]
Cooperative Care: Making Vet Visits Easier for Everyone Taking your pet to the vet shouldn’t be a battle. It should be a routine part of their care—calm, respectful, and free from fear. At Central Kentucky Veterinary Center in Georgetown, KY, we know how stressful even the most basic appointments can be for some pets. Whether [...]
As cat parents, we quickly pick up on subtle shifts in our feline companions' behavior—especially when something doesn’t feel quite right. If your cat has started making frequent trips to the litter box, straining to urinate, or even urinating outside the box, you’re not alone. These are common signs of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease [...]
Is Your Pet at Risk? Spotting and Tackling Pet Diabetes Humans and animals alike face a similar challenge as we age and start to carry a little extra weight around the middle: an increased risk of diabetes. And just like in people, this condition in pets is often preventable with good weight management and a [...]
Dog Park Safety Guide: Illnesses, Hazards, and How to Keep Your Dog Safe Dog parks are wonderful places for dogs to burn off energy, socialize, and enjoy being dogs. But like any public space, they come with a few health and safety risks. At Central Kentucky Veterinary Center, we’re here to help you make the [...]
Fostering a rescue animal can be one of the most meaningful experiences you’ll ever have. Whether you're helping a timid kitten learn to trust or giving a senior dog a soft place to land, fostering transforms lives—yours included. At Central Kentucky Veterinary Center, we’re proud to support foster families across our community with the resources [...]
As the summer sun blazes over Georgetown, KY, rising temperatures and high humidity can pose serious risks to your pet’s health. Unlike humans, pets have limited ways to regulate their body temperature, making them more vulnerable to dehydration, heat exhaustion, and potentially fatal heatstroke. Understanding these risks—and how to prevent them—is critical for keeping your [...]