The costumes are chosen, the spiderwebs are hung, and you’re ready to celebrate the spookiest holiday—Halloween. However, pets and holidays often mix poorly, and the fall holidays are no exception. People recognize the value of a fun scare, but the unfamiliar sights and sounds may frighten your pet, or they may fall victim to a [...]
After having cared for your furry pal throughout their life, you are likely heartbroken to see them confused and disoriented, especially if they fail to recognize you, their constant companion. As a pet ages, cognitive dysfunction can set in, causing your four-legged friend to experience a decline in mental capabilities. While this condition is not [...]
Your pet’s immune system protects their body from illness and foreign invaders, such as bacteria or viruses. During some hypersensitivity reactions, your pet’s immune system overreacts to a foreign substance, causing a cascade of inflammation that leads to allergy signs. Delayed hypersensitivity often causes chronic skin or stomach problems, but an acute reaction can have [...]
Georgia’s summers are hot and humid, so you must take precautions when temperatures skyrocket to protect your pet from overheating. Our Sixes Animal Hospital at BridgeMill team knows that southern summers can be hot and humid, and we offer safety tips to help keep your pet as cool as a cucumber when the temperatures skyrocket. [...]
Boom! Pop! Bang! Are summer sounds driving your hound to higher ground? Or sending your bobtail into a tailspin? If so, your pets are not the only ones. More pets go missing on July Fourth than any other holiday, and every animal control, adoption center, and veterinary hospital handles a surge of admissions in the [...]
Ticks are a year-round threat to pets in our warm, humid climate, because they not only cause local skin irritation when they bite, but they also can spread serious diseases to pets, livestock, and humans. Our Sixes Animal Hospital at BridgeMill team knows that ticks are the last thing you want to find on your [...]
Heartworm disease is a real threat to your pet’s health, and can prove fatal if left untreated. A number of misconceptions surrounding heartworm disease exist, which can make knowing how to best protect your pet confusing. Learn how to defend your four-legged friend against heartworm disease by reading our Sixes Animal Hospital at BridgeMill team’s [...]
Whether you consider your home a solid fortress or a cozy nest, you and your pet probably feel safe between its walls and insulated against outside threats. But what about threats within? Many everyday items in our homes put our pets at risk of poisoning. Here are some tips from the Sixes Animal Hospital at [...]
When you are told that your pet needs dental health care, do you wonder where you should start, or what is necessary? Since most pets begin to show dental disease signs by age 3, implementing a dental care plan as soon as possible is essential for preserving oral health. Our team explains the importance of [...]
If you made resolutions to achieve in 2023, you are in good company. However, New Year’s resolutions do not only have to be for people. This year, establish some resolutions for your pet too. Health and happiness improvement resolutions are a great way for you and your pet to start the new year, providing you [...]