Most of the time, your pet's immune system is the reason they stay healthy. It identifies threats, eliminates them, and leaves normal tissue alone. But in a subset of cases, that system misfires in a serious way: it begins targeting the body's own red blood cells or platelets, treating them as foreign invaders. The two [...]
When your pet vomits once and goes back to acting normal, there is usually nothing to worry about. But when it happens several times a week, goes on for more than two or three weeks, or starts getting worse, the pattern itself becomes important information. Chronic vomiting in dogs and cats is not just a [...]
Plenty of pet owners have heard their veterinarian mention body condition and nodded along, not entirely sure what it means or why it matters more than just checking the scale. Body condition scoring is a standardized way of assessing how much body fat a pet is carrying relative to their frame, using physical landmarks rather [...]
It can be tough to watch your normally active dog hesitate at the bottom of the stairs, or see your cat miscalculate a jump they used to nail every time. That moment of wobble sparks real worry about what comes next. The good news? Assistive devices like support harnesses, mobility carts, and traction aids can [...]
Choosing Safe Dog Daycare: The Questions Every Pet Parent Should Ask Choosing a dog daycare means trusting strangers with a family member for hours at a time. The decision deserves more scrutiny than marketing photos of happy dogs playing together. What’s the staff-to-dog ratio during peak hours? How are play groups managed by size, temperament, [...]
Spay and Neuter Benefits: A Healthier, Calmer Pet Do you ever worry about your pet suddenly dashing out the door, driven by an instinct you can't control? Maybe you've noticed new behaviors that make life a little harder- like spraying indoors, mounting furniture or other pets, constant escape attempts, or an increase in restlessness and [...]
Stress Signals in Pets: What Behavior Is Really Saying Stress affects pets in subtle ways- changes in appetite, vocalization, or energy can all point to anxiety. Recognizing these patterns helps owners take early action to create calm, predictable environments for their animals. At Lebanon Animal Hospital in Lebanon, TN, our AAHA-accredited team understands that behavioral [...]
A weekend hike. A quick drink from a puddle. A friendly greeting at the groomer. These moments seem harmless- but they’re also when pets meet the bacteria and viruses that vaccines are designed to prevent. A single unvaccinated dog at a boarding facility can spread kennel cough through shared air. A raccoon exploring your property [...]
Watching a dog bound through tall grass or a cat investigate every corner of the yard brings pure joy to many families. But tucked among those blades of grass may be an often-overlooked threat: grass awns, commonly known as foxtails. At Lebanon Animal Hospital in Lebanon, Tennessee, helping pet owners understand these tiny, barbed seeds- [...]
Getting older is a natural part of life, but living with daily pain shouldn’t be. At Lebanon Animal Hospital, we see many senior pets who are moving more slowly, acting more withdrawn, or showing subtle shifts in behavior. While these changes are often dismissed as “just old age,” they’re often signs of something treatable: [...]
