Healthcare for Cats and Their Quirky Habits If you are a cat owner, then you know that cats are quirky characters. Sometimes they can act very aloof while at other times they can seem very affectionate and playful. Cats’ personalities can be as varied as humans; some are more social while others are more introverted. As cats age, however, it’s important to know how their behaviors can change and when that behavioral change may signal
Managing Diabetes in Pets
Managing Diabetes in Pets For those of us who are pet owners, caring for them and ensuring that they stay healthy is so very important to us. Over the years, our pets become like family which is why it is so devastating when our pets become sick; especially with a chronic illness such as diabetes. While diabetes is a serious disease, both for pets and people, fortunately it is a manageable one. MANAGING DIABETES IN
Caring for Your Senior Pet
Caring for Your Senior Pet As pet care providers, Hillrose has the opportunity to care for so many pets ranging in age from puppies and kittens to senior pets. We are often asked how to care for pets as they age. Many wonder if care should “look” different for senior pets and our answer to them is always the same. Here’s how we advise our clients to care for their senior pets. TIPS FOR SENIOR
Service Dogs
Service Dogs In our latest blog, we’d like to take a closer look at some pretty amazing animals known as Service Dogs. Living in a large metropolitan area, it’s not uncommon to walk into a local supermarket and see a service dog providing assistance to its owner or “handler” as they may also be known. While, from our perspective, all service dogs may look the same, or at least pretty similar, service dogs are actually