Horses are magnificent animals that have been domesticated for centuries. As much as we love them and want to keep them healthy, just like humans, they too can suffer from allergies.

Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition that can affect both dogs and cats. It’s caused by a parasitic worm that spreads through mosquito bites, leading to sickness and eventual death if left untreated. To raise awareness about this deadly disease, April is dedicated as Heartworm Awareness Month.

National Poison Prevention Week is an annual event that takes place in the third week of March. The purpose of this week is to raise awareness about the dangers of accidental poisoning and to educate people on how to prevent it. While most people are aware of the risks of accidental poisoning to humans, it’s also important to note that pets are also vulnerable to poisoning.

National Horse Protection Day, celebrated on March 1st, serves as a reminder of the significance of safeguarding horses from abuse and neglect and advocating for their welfare. At Adobe Veterinary Center, we aim to raise awareness about this day and provide our professional recommendations on how horse owners can protect their horses.

As a pet owner, it is your responsibility to ensure the overall health and well-being of your furry friends. Spaying your animals has numerous health benefits that can help them live longer, healthier lives. Spaying is a medical procedure that involves removing the reproductive organs of a female animal. Read below to explore the several health benefits of spaying your pet!

As you start to bond with your new pet, one of the most important steps in bonding and setting your pet up for a happy life is training. Without proper training, puppies can grow up to become misbehaved dogs that don’t understand the types of behaviors that are expected of them.

If you have a horse, then you know a horse can be your best friend and an important part of your family. So, why wouldn’t you want to celebrate the holidays with your horse, too? While your horse might not fit under the tree to unwrap gifts on Christmas morning, they can appreciate a good holiday treat. Consider including your horse in the holiday festivities with these healthy holiday treats for horses.

December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month, a month when we encourage our clients to focus on choosing safe toys and gifts for their pets this Christmas.

Halloween is over, and we humans have been positively stuffed with sweet treats – most of which are toxic to pets. So, we recommend giving your pets a special food by celebrating National Cook for Your Pet Day on November 1st by whipping up some fun, pet-friendly treats at home!

There are several different types of gastric ulcer diseases with a variety of causes that can occur in horses. This group of gastrointestinal health concerns is referred to as Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS). These ailments are quite common in horses during all stages of life. In fact, an estimated 25-50% of foals and 60-90% of adult horses suffer from some type of EGUS.

It’s October, and that means it’s time to talk about all things scary. For horse owners, that means talking about the things that frighten horses and what you can do to safely address the problem of having a horse that spooks too easily.

October is National Pet Wellness Month, and we like to use the opportunity to join other veterinary professionals around the nation in raising awareness about the importance of wellness examinations and preventative care for pets.