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Goodheart is committed to keeping your pet happy and healthy while preventing disease.
Head off a heat emergency
If your pet has heatstroke, stay cool and take these steps
1.5 min read Act fast to lower your pet’s body temperature. Rush your pet to our veterinary hospital. A veterinary visit is crucial during and after heat exhaustion or heatstroke. No matter how well you cooled your pet at home, hidden organ damage or other issues can...
Our Careful and Common Sense Approach to Vaccines
We Customize the Plan for Your Dog and Cat
3.5 minute read Goodheart customizes vaccine plans for each pet. We’ll chat at your pet’s yearly check-up. Then, we recommend only the vaccines your pet needs based on your lifestyle and environment. Our advice is conservative and based on common sense. Vaccines are...
5 Tips for Senior Cats
Easy ways to protect your best bud
1 min read Dr Penn has noticed that Lux’s interests have shifted as he’s aged. “While he's still playful (he will catch that darn red dot someday), his new obsession is finding a good lap,” says Dr Penn at Goodheart Broadway. “When people visit, he will browse until...
5 ways to nurture your senior pet
Make the most of your companion’s golden years
3 min read Senior cats and dogs are the best. “Keep them active but remember that your senior pet is no spring chicken. So, don’t overdo the exercise, says Dr Penn at Goodheart Broadway. “And no one is too old for treats!” We love your senior cats and dogs. Here are 5...
Ticks are Little. They Spread Big Diseases
Protect your cat and dog with preventive medicine
2.5 min read “It was tricky to remove!” says Dr David Liss about the tick he removed from inside a dog's ear, which had created an ear infection. “I had to use some careful manipulation to reach his head without squeezing his body.” Ticks are parasites that can attach...
My pet ate poison. Now what?
The 5 things to do next
1 min read If you suspect your pet has eaten something they shouldn’t have eaten, don’t panic. Many pets eat toxins. We won’t judge you over the item or substance. Life happens. We’re here to help. Step 1: Find the packaging. It helps to have the product...
Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth: What to Know for Cats and Dogs
It's easier than it seems!
2.5 min read Brushing is a good habit to form as part of pet dental care. It’s a nice addition to professional...
Protect Your Pet From the Cold: 3 Tips for a Safe Winter
2 min read Franklin enjoys the snow last winter. No need to outfit your dog in booties in the backyard. It's likely you'll only be playing...
When is the Right Time to Spay or Neuter Your Pet?
You and your vet decide together based on breed, age, and health
2 min read We wish there was a hard and fast rule when spaying or neutering your pet, but there is no perfect age. Your pet's health and breed, among other factors, determine the right time. What's the right age to spay or neuter my pet?Discuss this with your...