by Dr. Bob Irelan Veterinary Service | Nov 19, 2024 | Blog
Understanding Senior Pet Wellness Care: A Guide for Pet Owners As our beloved pets age, their healthcare needs evolve significantly. While regular veterinary care is essential for pets of all ages, senior pets require a more tailored approach to ensure they enjoy a...
by Dr. Bob Irelan Veterinary Service | Oct 14, 2024 | Blog
Top 5 Preventive Screenings Every Senior Pet Needs As our beloved pets age, their health needs evolve, making preventive health screenings more crucial than ever. Senior pets, generally those over seven, are more susceptible to various health issues, and catching...
by Dr. Bob Irelan Veterinary Service | Sep 18, 2024 | Blog
Understanding Pain in Pets: How to Spot the Symptoms As pet owners, one of our greatest concerns is ensuring our furry friends are happy and healthy. Recognizing signs of pain in pets can sometimes be challenging, as they can’t communicate in words like we do....
by Dr. Bob Irelan Veterinary Service | Aug 17, 2024 | Blog
Ensuring Your Pet’s Wellness: The Crucial Role of Preventative Lab Work When it comes to our pets, we often focus on the visible aspects of their health—ensuring they eat the right food, get plenty of exercise, and receive regular check-ups. However, one crucial...
by Dr. Bob Irelan Veterinary Service | Jul 9, 2024 | Blog
Do Pets Get Allergies? True or False? True! Did you know that pets can suffer from allergies just like humans? However, unlike humans who show symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes, pets usually exhibit allergic reactions through their skin. This can lead...
by Dr. Bob Irelan Veterinary Service | Jun 15, 2024 | Blog
The Rarity of Lyme Disease in Cats: Explaining the Reasons As a pet owner, you may have wondered why cats seldom contract Lyme disease, unlike dogs and humans. This illness, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, seriously threatens many animals, but cats are...
