Trying to understand pet food labels with their barrage of information and jargon can be overwhelming. However, as a pet owner, you must be able to interpret pet food label information to ensure you provide your four-legged friend with the nutrition they need. Our Lebanon Animal Hospital team breaks down the critical components of pet [...]

Most pets are diagnosed with periodontal disease at some point in their life. Dental disease often goes unnoticed, but remains a prevalent condition that causes pets to suffer. Periodontitis is a progressive condition that harms the teeth’s supportive structures, including the gums and bone. While these facts seem bleak, dental disease is preventable. Our Lebanon [...]

Pet obesity is an epidemic that continues to affect more and more pets. And, obesity is not only a problem in American pets but also a growing issue in pets in developing countries. We explain the causes behind obesity, how the problem affects your pet’s health, and how you can prevent their weight gain and [...]

Your pet’s kidney function is crucial to their health. If their kidneys are not functioning, your furry pal can die. The kidneys can easily sustain damage and are prone to disease or failure, which can occur as your furry pal ages. Up to 10% of dogs and 35% of cats develop this disease during their [...]

If your cat is urinating outside the litter box, they aren’t being spiteful. Inappropriate elimination is a common feline problem that can be frustrating for owners. Our Lebanon Animal Hospital team understands that you don’t want your home to smell bad, so we explain why your cat may be urinating outside their litter box and [...]

Springtime is itchy time, with bug bites, allergies, and humidity making people and their pets deeply miserable. While allergies are the most common causes for pets’ chronic itchiness, parasites and high humidity are also big problems in our state, contributing to skin infections and hot spots. If your pet’s scratching is out of control, our [...]

Most pet owners don’t think too much about their pet’s mouth, but conditions affecting their oral health can lead to significant pain and potentially serious systemic complications. Our Lebanon Animal Hospital team sees numerous pets affected by dental issues every day, and we want to educate you about common dental conditions we see. What are [...]

The New Year is a popular time to evaluate your habits and choose activities you’d like to do more of—or not do at all—to make positive life changes. Your pet can also benefit from similar resolutions. Our Lebanon Animal Hospital team offers pet resolutions that will empower pet owners to improve their pet’s health and [...]

Cats are known for their independence and curiosity, but they are much more complex. Our Lebanon Animal Hospital is spilling the tea on fascinating felines with six interesting cat facts that will make you say, “Me-WOW!”   #1: Cats and the flehmen response Have you been baffled by your cat’s facial expression that looks like a [...]