The most difficult decision most pet owners face is knowing when it's time to say “Goodbye,” but assessing your pet's quality of life can help you provide compassionate care and reduce uncertainty surrounding end-of-life decisions. The Southern Crossing Animal Hospital team is uniquely positioned to assist pet owners in assessing a pet’s quality of life [...]

Allergies aren’t a human-exclusive problem—many pets also suffer from this common immune system disorder. Recent studies show allergies may affect 20% to 30% of dogs and cats are also susceptible, making this one of our pets’ most common and significant health problems. Allergy management requires multimodal therapy and often, trial and error to find products [...]

Heartworm disease poses a significant threat to pet well-being. While heartworms are found in all U.S. states and an estimated 1 million pets are infected, risks are highest for pets in the southern and coastal areas where mosquitoes thrive. Pet owners who understand heartworm disease have the crucial knowledge and the tools to protect their [...]

Vaccinations play a crucial role in protecting dogs from serious and potentially life-threatening infectious diseases. Each dog’s disease risk is unique and depends on where they live, their lifestyle, and their age, which means not all dogs will need every available vaccine. The Southern Crossing Animal Hospital team knows vaccinations can confuse pet owners, so [...]