Life with cancer is never easy, even for dogs. If your dog is undergoing chemotherapy treatment, it’s important to know that there will be special dietary needs that accompany it. You can follow the guidelines below to understand the basics of a dog cancer diet.
Read moreIdeal Food in a Dog Cancer Diet during Chemotherapy
When it comes to new puppies, it’s normal to allow them to chew on objects. Chewing is a way for them to explore their new environment, as well as relieve teething pain, alleviate boredom, combat stress, anxiety and frustration, clean the teeth and strengthen the jaws.
Read moreDog Care Tips: Avoid Destructive Chewing in a New Puppy
Our friendly staff at Sykesville Veterinary Clinic will be at the Harvest Festival in Sykesville again this year! Come welcome the autumn season with lots of fun activities. Starting off the event is the pancake breakfast at St. Paul’s UMC. You can also expect to find the following activities taking place throughout the day: 25 craft and … Read moreHarvest Festival in Sykesville
Read moreThree Travel Tips to Ease Your Pet’s Vet Trip Anxiety
This year’s Biggest Loser Contest is now over. Many congratulations to our winners! In the Large Dog Category: Daisy Gouldman, with 5.79% body weight lost! In the Small Dog Category: Daisy Volpe, with 4.87% body weight lost!
With the temperatures soaring now that summer is in full swing, you surely are doing everything you can to keep both you and your pooch cool. Many people – for good reason –spend a lot more time outdoors during the summer months with their dogs. While going out around town and in the mountains, parks, streams, lakes and rivers is a wonderful way to beat the summer heat, it can also take its toll on your beloved fur-legged friend.
Cats, like humans, can suffer from dehydration and heatstroke during the summer. This is why an essential part of seasonal cat care is making sure that your cat keeps cool on hot days.
Read moreThe Do’s and Don’ts of Seasonal Cat Care in the Summer
Ferrets are now a popular choice of pets for many people, and it’s no wonder – they can be affectionate, playful and highly trainable. Like all pets, especially if you’re a new owner, these adventurous pets need lots of TLC and attention to their diet, which is especially important in ferret care.
Come join us at this year’s 7th Annual National Night Out! Everything at this event is free: admission, raffle tickets, hamburgers, hot dogs, Italian Ice, hot wings, jambalaya, lemonade, smoke detectors, bottled water and much more. Almost every table has a giveaway and freebies. For the children there will be plenty of games, face painting, washable … Read moreEldersburg/Sykesville 7th National Night Out
A local boarding kennel has experienced an outbreak of respiratory disease. If you are planning to board your pets this summer please make sure they are up to date on their Bordatella (Kennel Cough) and flu vaccinations. Please contact us with any questions regarding these vaccinations or your pet’s vaccination status at 410-549-7798 or sykesvillevetclinic@verizon.net.