Posts in Category: Senior Pet Care November 3, 2026 by Animal Hospital West Woodstock Arthritis in Dogs and Cats- What Every Owner Should Know They once could chase a ball for 3 hours without tiring, now you watch them slow down on their walks after 10 minutes. At one time there was no frisbee that couldn’t be caught, now we need help getting on the couch. “He’s just getting old” we all say as we normalize the changes we […] Read More Fear-Free Veterinary Visits, Part 2: Managing Pet Anxiety During Your Visit For many pets, walking through the doors of a veterinary hospital can be overwhelming. New smells, unfamiliar sounds, other animals, and being handled by people they don’t know can all create fear and anxiety during their visit. That’s why Fear-Free veterinary visits aren’t simply about getting through an examination. It’s about understanding how a pet […] Read More 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