Whether your kids are going back to school online or in-person, they are likely thrilled to be learning something new and interacting with their friends! Your pets can also enjoy engaging in some new activities during the back-to-school season! Here are some...

Are you looking for an outdoor activity to do with your furry friend? Camping can be a fun adventure for the whole family to enjoy! But before you head out to explore the outdoors, our team here at Homestead Animal Hospital has put together these tips to ensure your...

We know how stressful it can be to put your beloved companion under anesthesia, whether for an elective procedure or for a life-saving surgery. The entire team here at Homestead Animal Hospital is dedicated to your best friend’s health and safety. We use a variety of...

The unthinkable happens—your hyperactive pooch chases one too many balls on a scorching summer day, and suddenly collapses. Seemingly fine one moment, your beloved companion appears to overheat in the next. In case your pet becomes overheated, the team here at...

Every time you break out your grilling apron and tongs, and season a slab of ribs, your pooch’s mouth drips with drool. Your dog knows what these items mean—mouth-watering aromas from grilled meat will soon be wafting in the air—so they will lie in wait, hoping for a...

Bees, wasps, and hornets are flying around as we enter summer, enticing curious to swat at these buzzing creatures. Pets can be just as allergic to these insects as people. If your pet has been stung in the mouth or throat, been stung multiple times, or is having an...

This year, Take Your Dog to Work Day falls on June 26. Normally, you’d be delighted to bring your furry pal inside the office, but this year is a bit different. You may be working remotely, which means your home has now become your office. So, how can you celebrate...

When you bring home a new puppy or kitten, you may get more than you bargained for! Some pets are born with intestinal worms transmitted from their mother, while in utero or through milk, or they can pick up parasites in their environment. Since resisting adorable...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be searching for a way to volunteer, or to help ease your community’s burdens in the midst of such a crisis. If you have free time while sheltering in place, perhaps fostering a homeless pet is the right fit for you!   ...

Did you know there is a special day dedicated to hairballs? Yup, Hairball Awareness Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April. These wads of hair can accumulate in the digestive tract of any self-grooming animal, including rabbits, cattle—and llamas—but for this...