Summer is right around the corner making it the perfect time to get outdoors with your four-legged friend. At the same time, you want to ensure your pet stays safe while enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. The Lifetime Veterinary Center has some tips for you!  ...

Summer season means pollen season. While summertime allergens are making you sneeze and rub your watery, itchy eyes, they are wreaking havoc on your pet’s skin. Seasonal allergies appear differently in pets than in people, so you should learn these five key signs that...

Treatment can come with a hefty price tag If your pet requires emergency surgery or develops a life-threatening illness down the road. Being forced to choose between your pet’s necessary care and putting food on your table is an impossible situation, but pet health...

Our team at Lifetime Veterinary Center is debunking common heartworm myths to help pet owners understand the importance of year-round prevention. Heartworm disease can be a confusing topic to some. Let’s get to the truth, so we can prevent your pet from harm and...

Dog parks seem like the perfect place for your pooch to stretch their legs and make new canine companions, but they hold a host of hidden dangers. Here are three potential hazards the team at Lifetime Veterinary Center has identified in dog parks.   #1:...

We love our pets. We know you love your pets. What happens if your curious four-legged friend accidentally ingests something poisonous? Our team at Lifetime Veterinary Center would like you to brush up on the steps to take if your furry pal has been in contact with a...

You gave it a good shot, but the stress from trying to brush your pet’s teeth isn’t worth it. No matter how slowly you tried to introduce flavored toothpaste and a variety of brushes, your furry pal said, “No way!” and scampered away. But, you have other options. If...

Part of being a cat owner involves coming across the occasional furry, slimy tube, otherwise known as a hairball. Depending on your cat’s hair coat length, you may encounter hairballs with such regular frequency that you may become concerned about your feline friend’s...

Although it’s lovely to be greeted by an exuberant pup when you come home after a long day at work, a 100-pound Labrador leaping up for licks can be a bit much. Many dogs jump on people when they’re excited, and it’s often inadvertently reinforced. Our team here at...

When you take your pooch on a stroll around your neighborhood, do they lunge and bark at every living thing? Many dogs become hyper-focused on other dogs, people, squirrels, cars, or other moving objects, making your daily walk less than pleasant. Dogs who react this...