Veterinary Blog

It’s that time of year, with a number of holidays, festivals, and outdoor sports events to celebrate summer. Along with these big parties, there is also the chance of thunderstorms that make for an incredible display of lightning and thunder. Unfortunately, your pet may not appreciate all the excitement, both manmade and natural. 

Many pets suffer with noise anxiety and stress that is triggered by loud events. This can cause a range of behaviors, including the risk of a missing pet emergency. Helping your pet cope with fireworks and other noise is the team at True Care Veterinary Hospital’s aim. Here are some recommendations and tips to help ease your pet’s stress this time of year.

Summer is a cherished season for us and for our dogs. It’s prime time for hiking, running, camping, grilling, and backyard chilling. But the dog days of summer can leave your pet bored with the same old games or walks. 

To keep your pet fit and happy this season, the team at True Care Veterinary Hospital came up with 10 of our best ideas for great summer activities for dogs that you both will enjoy.

10 Fun Summer Activities for Dogs

Having an active life is made possible when the weather is nice and the sun is shining. You and your pet will likely take more time to do things outdoors this time of year. To avoid falling into the boredom blues with the same old doggie exercise routine, here are a few of our favorite games.