Chilly winter Montana mornings are perfect for couch cuddles and bonding with your furry best friend. However, your cozy love fest sessions may have been halted by foul-smelling pet breath that makes your stomach turn. Although smelly dog breath is considered a normal part of sharing life with a pet, it may be the first [...]
A bug may seem like a tiny threat, until you take a close look at the facts. According to the Entomological Society of America, more than 10 quintillion insects exist on earth at any given time, and they include more than 900,000 species. If those numbers are too difficult to fathom, consider the figure this [...]
Almost one in four dogs and one in five cats will develop cancer in their lifetime. Billings Animal Family Hospital has a history of treating cancer, and can provide support for you, and state-of-the-art medical care for your pet. If your pet has been diagnosed with cancer, here are our answers to some questions that [...]
With animals and humans not speaking the same language, recognizing a pet in pain is not always obvious—but it is important. With our increasingly busy lives and neverending to-do lists, subtle signs of pain in our furry friends can often go unnoticed. At Billings Animal Family Hospital, we know you love your pet, and we [...]
Our pets are like family. We cherish our time together and cringe when we leave them. For some pets, being left without their beloved family members can cause significant distress. Separation anxiety is a real issue in many pets, but, with a little work and consistency, there are solutions. Here are some suggestions, from Fido [...]
Cold weather can be more than uncomfortable, it can be downright dangerous. When temperatures drop, keep a watchful eye on your pet—age, health, and exposure time can impact your pet’s ability to handle the cold. Here are some tips to keep your pet cozy and safe this winter. Outdoor conditions Before you head outside, [...]
Be on alert: With more than 250 known strains of leptospirosis, this potentially fatal disease is on the rise. Caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium known as a spirochete (nope, there’s no relation to a parakeet), leptospirosis, or “lepto,” is a widespread disease that is becoming more common here in Billings. Here’s what you need to [...]
You may think that animals are supposed to have “doggy breath,” but this is definitely not true. While minty fresh may not be a realistic expectation, your pet’s bad breath should not prevent you from wanting to cuddle and play with her. If your four-legged friend’s breath has become foul, here is what you need [...]
Bam, pop-pop-pop, kaboom! From Fourth of July festivities to the ground-shaking thunder claps of a storm, these are the sounds of summer. Noise aversion in pets is a common condition, and these seasonal sounds may unfortunately create a lot of stress and result in adverse effects on health and wellbeing. Few, if any, animals appreciate [...]
Just about everyone knows someone, or has themselves been touched by conditions such as depression, anxiety, or dementia. These issues are very real for many Americans. But while we focus very heavily on the bodily health of our pets, we sometimes forget that pets can battle these types of problems as well. Learn what you [...]