Posts in Category: Dog and Puppy Care September 1, 2026 by Animal Hospital West Woodstock Fear-Free Vet Visits: How to Prepare Your Pet Before the Appointment We believe that reducing fear, anxiety, and stress is an important part of providing quality veterinary care. Fear-free veterinary visits aren’t just about what happens inside the exam room—it starts long before your pet arrives. Read More Why Is My Dog STILL Itching? Common Causes of Year-Round Allergies in Dogs Year-round itching in dogs may be a result of underlying metabolic diseases altering skin health, allergies to food, or allergies to environmental triggers that do not change with the season. Read More Leptospirosis and Your Dog: What are the Facts? What do you know about Lepto? Many of you may have never heard of this at all or some of you may be asking “Is that the one for the ponds?” There is a lot of misinformation out there and about this disease and its prevention so let’s dive into the facts and why this […] Read More Heartworm Prevention: Do We Really Need This and Is It Safe? By now, if you have ever had a pet before, I am sure you have heard of heartworm disease. Pet ownership and monthly preventatives pretty much go hand in hand (or at least I hope they do!) but how far does your knowledge of the disease, it’s history, and it’s treatment and prevention go beyond […] Read More Why is My Dog So Itchy? A Simple Guide to Seasonal Allergies in Dogs If your dog’s scratching is keeping you up at night (or driving you a little nuts), you’re not alone—and there are good ways to help. Most of us have been there: you hear the collar jingle at 2 a.m., and the scratching starts again. Or maybe it’s nonstop paw licking or head shaking. Either way, […] Read More
