If your pet became extremely attached to you during the pandemic shutdown, they may experience separation anxiety now that you have returned to work. Our team at Willow Wood Animal Hospital wants to offer tips to help you manage this problematic condition, and alleviate your pet’s distress. #1: Recognize separation anxiety signs in pets Separation [...]

The pet store associate promised your dog would get “hours of enjoyment” from the $20 bone, but—much like children—they had more fun playing with the empty grocery delivery box.  Searching for the perfect dog chew can be a Holy Grail-quest for nosh Nirvana. Finding a toy that is safe, healthy, appropriate for your dog’s chewing [...]

Have you struggled to pop a pill down your angry cat’s throat or give your reluctant dog a syringe full of liquid medication? If so, you are not alone. Medicating pets can be challenging, even for veterinary professionals. While a Labrador retriever is likely to snarf down their pill without the need for a cheese [...]

What is the number one disease Drs. Whiteman, Hess and Connolly see on an hourly basis at Willow Wood Animal Hospital? Dental disease. Astonishingly, 80 percent of cats and dogs develop dental disease by the time they reach 3 years of age. This condition can cause far worse issues than bad breath—periodontal disease can cause [...]

Americans love their pets, but not always in a healthy way. Pet obesity in the United States is reaching epidemic proportions. In a 2018 study by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, nearly 60 percent of cats and 56 percent of dogs were classified as overweight or obese. Be proactive about your pet’s weight. Let [...]

Ticks are ubiquitous and their numbers are on the rise.  According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, tick-transmitted diseases in Ohio pets rose an alarming 23% between 2019 and 2020. Willow Wood Animal Hospital wants you to have the knowledge you need to keep your pets, and yourself, safe from ticks this summer. We provide [...]

Our veterinary practice has grown, and we’ve added a new veterinarian to our team so we can provide gold-standard care for more pets in our community. Since we consider your pet part of our family, we’d like to introduce you to Willow Wood Animal Hospital’s newest family member—Julie Connolly, DVM. Dr. Connolly, who has been [...]