Tips & Tricks

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 for pets, and the team [...]

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 pets and the steps you [...]

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 will develop chronic kidney disease [...]

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 may destroy furniture and household [...]

When your pet is nearing the end of their life, whether from natural aging changes or a disease process, you may wonder how you will determine when the time is right to let them pass. However, evaluating your pet’s quality of life can help you make this difficult decision. Use a quality of life scale to help guide you in [...]

Coughing—we all do it, including our pets. Coughing is a reflex that helps the body clear material from inside the respiratory tract, and while an occasional cough from your pet may not be cause for concern, repeated coughing over a long period of time can signal an underlying problem. Our team at Greenfield Veterinary Clinic explains the common causes and [...]