Healthy Treat Alternatives for Dogs
Looking for some new healthy treats to use while training your dog? We've got you covered! While human food isn't always safe to share with your pup, these are some healthy treat alternatives. Carrots — Naturally sweet and low in calories, carrots will satisfy...
3 Ways to Take the Fear Out of Visiting the Veterinarian
In honor of National Train Your Dog Month, we want to share a few ways you can train your pup to be less fearful of the vet. Visiting the doctor is not typically fun for anyone, including humans. And, when it comes to our furry companions—who may not understand where...
How to Enrich Your Indoor Cat’s Environment
It is important to keep your indoor cat enriched. While safer indoors, without properly enriched indoor environments, cats become increasingly bored and are likely to gain unhealthy amounts of weight! But how should you enrich your indoor cat’s environment? Here are...
3 Reasons Pets Don’t Make Good Gifts
3 Reasons Pets Don’t Make Good Gifts It is the season of giving, and we all know how nice it is to spoil the ones we love! Although the image of an adorable ball of fur snuggled in a basket under the Christmas tree is difficult to resist, you must do it. Living...
Diabetes in Pets
Diabetes in Pets November is National Pet Diabetes month! A great way to celebrate is to learn about the signs and treatments of diabetes in order to be able to early diagnose your pet if need be. Diabetes mellitus occurs when the body cannot use glucose—the main...
10 Warning Signs of Cancer in Pets
10 Warning Signs of Cancer in Pets November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month! By spreading awareness and knowing the signs your pets will be in better hands. By knowing the cancer warning signs, you can quickly detect abnormalities and schedule a check-up...
Celebrate Your Cat During Happy Cat Month
Happy Cat Month: 4 Easy Ways to Celebrate Your Cat Our team at Williamsburg Veterinary Clinic knows our feline friends demand to be cherished every month of the year, September is reserved for Happy Cat Month. Join CATalyst Council—and our team—in celebrating the...
Send Your Pet Back to School
Time for Your Pet to Go Back to School, Too: Benefits of Ongoing Training As the kids head back to school, whether online or in-person, they’re likely overjoyed to be learning something new and interacting with friends. Your pets will also enjoy novel activities and...
Common Anesthetic Monitoring Equipment
Keeping Your Pet Safe During Anesthesia Putting your beloved companion under anesthesia can be a worrisome experience for pet owners. However, our entire team at Williamsburg Veterinary Clinic is dedicated to your best friend’s health and safety while in our care, and...
What Are Some Signs of Cognitive Dysfunction?
As pets become older, they can suffer from impaired mental function, just like elderly people with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Many of the signs associated with cognitive dysfunction in pets are chalked up to old age. However, with careful monitoring and proper...