Pet Tips and Guides

We love educating our clients, that’s why we have curated and shared posts filled with helpful information regarding pet care. Check out the latest educational articles and tips from the Great Western Animal Hospital team!.
Preparing Your Pet for the Christmas Season
The festive season is such a fun time of year, but it often comes with changes to routine, extra visitors, trave...
Giving Back This December: Supporting Pets in the Park
December is a time for kindness, connection and community. This year, we’re proud to dedicate the whole month ...
What is Canine Parvovirus?
When it comes to protecting your dog’s health, few diseases are as frightening or as preventable as parvovirus...
Why Cytology Matters in Diagnosing Ear Infections
Ear infections (otitis externa) are one of the most common conditions we see in dogs. They cause pain, itching, ...
Understanding Ear Infections in Pets: Signs, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Ear infections are one of the most common (and frustrating) issues we see at Great Western Animal Hospital. They...
How Ultrasound Helps Us Care for Your Pets
Ultrasound isn’t just for people it’s also an incredibly useful tool in veterinary medicine. While it used t...
My Dog Is Limping – Could It Be a Cruciate Ligament Injury?
Introduction: Why Limping Is Never "Just a Limp"When your dog starts limping, it’s natural to hope it's something...
Heartworm – What Every Pet Parent Should Know
Heartworm is a serious disease caused by worms that live in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels of dogs and cats...
New Lepto2 Vaccine Now Available at Great Western Animal Hospital
Leptospirosis isn’t just a scary-sounding word. It’s a serious, sometimes fatal disease in dogs and it..
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