Effective Techniques to Handle Your Pet's Anxiety in 5 Simple Steps Our beloved furry companions hold a special place in our lives, and we strive to provide them with exceptional care. Unfortunately, anxiety can affect some pets, presenting challenges for both the pet...

Unleash the Fun Safely: 4 Essential Dog Park Safety Tips for Pet Owners When it comes to visiting the dog park, it's important to prioritize safety for your furry friend. Chester Animal Clinic is here to provide you with essential tips to keep your dog safe and happy...

Pets as Carriers: Understanding Zoonotic Diseases and How to Stay Healthy Zoonotic diseases, which are illnesses that can be transmitted from pets to people, are more common than you might realize. Even though your pet may seem perfectly healthy, they could be...

A Comprehensive Guide to Identifying, Treating, and Preventing Hot Spots in Pets When your beloved pet experiences intense itching that makes their skin feel like it's on fire, they may resort to scratching, licking, and chewing excessively, leading to the formation...

Understanding Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears in Pets While watching a sports event, it's common to cringe when witnessing an athlete collapsing and clutching their knee. This often indicates a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a crucial ligament for knee...

4 Ways to Prepare for When Your Pet Passes Away Dealing with the loss of a pet is always difficult, but taking steps to prepare for the inevitable can help alleviate some of the emotional burdens. Below are four methods that can assist you in preparing for and coping...

Ways to Prevent Dog Bites As a dog owner, it's important to know how to prevent and handle dog bites. Although you can't entirely protect your pet from other animals, there are ways to minimize the risk in unfamiliar or stressful situations. Furthermore, knowing how...

A Guide to Dog Walking Safety   Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30, but don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day. Keep your eyes peeled for the following issues when walking your pet.   #1: Other dogs Running across...

Help Your Pet With Surgery Recovery   Orthopedic surgery—or any surgery—is a major event for a pet and can interfere with their daily function long after they return home. Help your four-legged friend get back on their paws more quickly after an orthopedic...

5 Signs of a Pet Dental Emergency   If you've ever experienced the agony of a toothache, you understand how important it is to receive emergency treatment and pain relief. While your pet may not complain in the same way that people do when they are in pain, they...