Loud sounds can startle the most laidback of pets, especially when July Fourth fireworks and summer thunderstorms roll around. Some pets are more sensitive to noises, and can display stress, anxiety, and fear when exposed to everyday sounds that typically fade into the background. Commonly, pets who suffer from generalized anxiety or separation anxiety are [...]
Your pet holds a special spot in your heart as a beloved furry family member, but what happens when a deadly parasite sneaks close to their heart? Heartworms are an insidious parasite that set up residence in and around your pet’s heart and lungs, mostly in the major blood vessels. To keep your four-legged friend [...]
As the growing season kicks into high gear, being outdoors without exposure to the thick yellow dust in the air is almost impossible. All that pollen bursting forth from myriad plants can wreak havoc on your sinuses, and your pet’s skin. Pets not only suffer from seasonal allergies, but can also be sensitive to environmental [...]
Leaving your dog behind when you go on vacation is hard, so you do not want the added concern that your pet may get sick while you are away. In an ideal world, you could take your dog with you, but this isn’t always possible. In this situation, The Pet Resort at Stone Ridge team [...]
Cold winter days and nights are the perfect time for couch cuddles with your favorite furry pal, and staying motivated to exercise when the temperatures dip and the brisk wind is uninviting, can be difficult. However, daily mental and physical exercise is vital during the cold months when people and pets are stuck indoors for [...]
We seldom have severe winters in Conroe, but if a cold January snap hits, or you travel with your pet to a colder climate, you’ll need to know how to keep your furry family member safe. Follow our checklist of tips to avoid pet problems in severe winter weather. #1: Pets belong inside in severe [...]
Whether you’re a first time pet parent, or an old pro with many furry friends, planning for your puppy is exciting and rewarding. Their first year is a critical time for a puppy to learn, grow, and build a healthy immune system to ensure a long, healthy life by your side. Additionally, understanding your puppy’s [...]
Although winter is fast approaching, there’s no excuse to hole up indoors with your pet until spring returns. Our balmy Conroe weather means you can hit the trails, parks, or the pavement with your canine companion, or venture outdoors with your leashed feline. And, since more than 50% of U.S. pets are overweight or obese, [...]
Besides the obvious “ick” factor of fleas and ticks, these pesky parasites can cause a long list of illnesses in your furry pal, ranging from mild itching to life-threatening anemia or rickettsial diseases. And, since Conroe temperatures tend to stay above freezing all year long, there is no bug-free season. These tiny blood-suckers linger all [...]
Before diving into the need-to-know information in this article, let’s start with a critical-thinking question. What do these three dogs have in common? Matilda — The fluffy Maltese missed her normal grooming appointment, and developed a mat in her silky hair that her owner tried to snip out with scissors, accidentally nicking her skin. The [...]