Posts in Category: Pet Health & Wellness

Yes, you read that right: flies, the kind that people find endlessly irritating, are also vicious pests. Commonly found near livestock or waterways, black flies (or buffalo gnats) attack their prey’s skin repeatedly. While they don’t spread disease like other parasites, they can trigger a full-blown allergic response in pets. As they are ubiquitous in the warm, humid months, flies bite pets with greater frequency in spring and summer. Luckily, there are ways to combat their terrible effect on animals.

Most pet owners know that True Care Veterinary Hospital recommends spaying or neutering your pet. Do you, though, as your pet’s advocate, understand why? The practice is not a new one, and there are actually quite a few benefits for both you and your four-legged friend in doing so. Read on to understand all the reasons that our veterinarians recommend spaying or neutering your pet.