Viking Veterinary Hospital Blogs

5 Practical Tips to Help Your Pet Cope With Anxiety We want to give our furry friends the greatest treatment because they play a significant role in our lives as pet owners. Unfortunately, some...

Stay Safe at the Dog Park: 4 Essential Tips You Need to Know When it comes to the dog park, safety should be your top priority. To ensure a fun and secure experience for you and your furry friend,...

Pets as Carriers: Understanding Zoonotic Diseases and How to Stay Healthy Zoonotic diseases, which can be transmitted from pets to people, are more common than you might realize. Despite having a...

How to Care for Your Arthritic Cat Cats rarely complain unless their food bowl is empty, which makes identifying whether they are suffering from arthritis discomfort difficult. However, if your cat...

5 Tips for Safe Pet Swimming Practices As the summer heats up, you and your pet may want to cool down with a refreshing swim. Although it's in their name, not all dogs--or pets--know how to "doggy...

Discover How to Get Ready for Your Pet's Passing Even though losing a pet is never easy, getting ready for it can lessen your mental and emotional pain. Here are four suggestions to help you prepare...

Tips for Lyme Disease Prevention in Pets Sluggish parasites awaken as frigid winter weather gradually disappears and is replaced by warm spring temps. A month dedicated to preventing Lyme disease in...

Hazards in Your Home: 5 Common Pet Toxins   In honor of National Animal Poison Prevention Week, which will take place March 19 to 25, our team wants to share some of the most common household...

5 Springtime Pet Emergencies    As the days brighten and become warmer, pets spend more time outdoors, which increases your pet’s risk for potential hazards. Keep your four-legged friend safe...

Why Is My Pet Limping?   When your pet suddenly develops a limp, you may wonder whether it is a problem that requires urgent care or an issue that can be managed at home with rest. Let’s run...