Did you know that animals that are overweight live two years less than pets at an ideal weight?  Obesity is fast becoming an epidemic among our pets.  Diet and exercise are the two most important factors in preventing and treating obesity.  We can provide a customized feeding program for your pet and get them back in tip top shape!

Puppy Training Seminar

Take part in Great Bridge Veterinary Hospital's Puppy Training Seminar! This event takes place June 2, 2011 from 6pm to 8pm and is for puppies 4 to 6 months old. Call our office to register your pet for the class!

Allergies

Is your pet’s itching and scratching keeping you awake at night? Spring is the beginning of allergy season as the pollen and mold counts rise. Pets are not born with allergies, they develop with repeated exposure. Chewing, biting, scratching, sneezing, itchy ears and watery eyes may be indications that your pet may have developed some allergies. We have developed a comprehensive plan to address these issues and would be happy to help your pet so they can enjoy the spring season as well.

Happy Mother's Day!

Some children have feathers, and others have fur, some kiddies chirp, some bark, and some purr. Among all their moms, the one thing that's true, is that the best of them all...happens to be YOU! Great Bridge Veterinary Hospital would like to wish everyone a Happy Mother's Day weekend!

 

This week is National Pet Week!

Pets provide love, companionship, devotion, and loyalty, enriching the lives of their owners and community in general. It is only right to honor our pets for the joy they bring into our lives. Of course, we should honor our pets every week, but this week plan something special to do with your pet to show them how much you love and appreciate them.

Did you know that obesity affects more than 50 percent of this country's canines? To address this alarming trend, Ernie Ward, D.V.M., a practicing vet and founder of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, has written CHOW HOUNDS: Why Our Dogs Are Getting Fatter. This is the first book to examine this nation's pet obesity epidemic from a scientific and medical perspective. 

Click here to visit this book on Amazon.com!

Let your pet start the spring on the right paw by being a responsible pet owner. Exercise your pet on a leash in public areas and be sure to pick up after their accidents. For that outdoor loving cat consider building an outdoor exercise enclosure and keep them safe while keeping your neighbors happy.