The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center takes thousands of calls yearly, and tracks which poisons most commonly affect pets. Rodent poison tops the list each year and is expected to stay, as ingredients evolve and more effectively kill intended and unintended targets, including pets. The Greenfield Veterinary Clinic team wants pet owners to understand how [...]

Is your pet scratching or chewing at their feet constantly? Severe itchiness is usually a sign that your pet has a serious dermatological condition, and they need veterinary professional care. Our Greenfield Veterinary Clinic team knows the frustrations of an itchy pet, so we offer insights about itchiness causes in pets and how the problem [...]

Lyme disease is the most commonly diagnosed tick-transmitted disease, affecting pets and people. While Lyme disease once only threatened pets in the northeastern United States, migrating wildlife patterns and climate change have led to the disease’s spread across the country, putting all U.S. pets at an increased risk for contracting this infection. Our Greenfield Veterinary [...]

Many people love the candy, costumes, and frightening fun that make up Halloween, but this spooky holiday can be hazardous for pets. Our team at Greenfield Veterinary Clinic shares terrifying tales of near pet emergencies to highlight potential Halloween dangers.  Cooper and the Candy Caper: Keep pets away from candy Cooper the Labrador retriever had [...]

Heartworm disease is a health threat with which most pet owners are familiar. However, few pet owners understand this disease’s severity and why every monthly heartworm preventive dose is essential to your pet’s protection. To help ensure you understand heartworm disease’s threats to your pet’s health, our Greenfield Veterinary Clinic team is sharing facts about [...]

Most pet owners have heard of hip dysplasia, especially those who have shared their homes with large-breed pups. Hip dysplasia can affect any dog, but occurs more frequently in purebreds, since the condition is genetically inherited. Over time, this joint deformity leads to arthritis and pain, and impacts younger dogs more severely. The Greenfield Veterinary [...]

Dental disease is a common condition for pets, and by 3 years of age, most pets have periodontal disease to some degree. Dental care is an important—yet often ignored— component of a pet’s overall health and wellbeing. February is National Pet Dental Health Month, which was created to highlight the importance of comprehensive dental care [...]

Up to 85% of pets over age 3 have some form of dental disease. If you’ve never brushed your pet’s teeth or had their teeth professionally cleaned, we want to share why these essential dental care routines are critical to your pet’s health. Our team at Greenfield Veterinary Clinic explains what causes dental disease in [...]

The kidneys are vital pet organs that not only control hydration level, but also play a part in electrolyte and mineral concentrations, red blood cell production, blood pressure, protein metabolism, waste removal, and more. Kidney function changes are commonly more prevalent with age, affecting more cats than dogs—30% to 50% of cats older than 15 [...]

Picture your life as a house cat. What would you do to fill your time every day? Gorge yourself at your full food dish? Soak up the sun on the windowsill? Claw up the curtains? A house cat’s days can get pretty boring, and finding enough entertainment can lead to naughty behaviors. Your feline friend [...]