Pet Health Library
Highland Veterinary Clinic

Pet health articles.
A place to start.

A little reading can help you gather better questions. Explore Highland's existing article collection, then bring your own pet's story to our veterinary team in Evansville.

Dogs & catsHealth & careLife with animals
A caregiver holding a small pet wrapped in a blanket at Highland.
The pet. The person.
The relationship.

Information to explore. A team to talk with.

31 article links in this collection

The reading index

Find an article
for your question.

These links open articles already published on Highland's website. Browse a topic or search the titles below. Articles open in a new tab so you can keep your place here.

Canine Distemper

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Canine Parvovirus

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Picking Your Perfect Puppy

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Feline Distemper

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Picking Your Perfect Cat

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Dental Hygiene and Care

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Euthanasia

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Feeding Your Pet

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Flea Prevention and Care

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General Pet Safety

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Heartworm

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Heartworm 101 for Dogs & Cats

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Heat Care

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Pet Grooming

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Pet Obesity

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Recognizing an Ill Pet

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Seasonal Care

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Ticks

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Vaccinations and Examinations

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Vaccinations

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Common Worms and Parasites

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Bringing Your Pet Home

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Pets and Kids

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How to Adopt

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Traveling With Your Pet

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Training Your Pet

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Finding a Reputable Breeder

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Equine Castration

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Equine Dentistry

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Equine Endoscopy

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Equine Lameness Evaluation

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General reading cannot replace advice for your own animal. If a question needs prompt attention, call Highland or an emergency veterinary service directly.

Life beyond the exam room

Explore reading
for life together.

New routines, a growing family, and time away from home can bring fresh questions. These articles offer a few places to begin.

A black Labrador resting beside a large teddy bear near a window.
Everyday life.
A bond worth understanding.
A long-haired brown-and-white cat looking out of a pet carrier.
A different story.
Every time.

From reading to a conversation

Keep your reading
connected to care.

Keep the article title.

Make a note of what you read so you can refer to it when you speak with Highland.

Bring your pet's context.

Tell the team what prompted your question and how it relates to your pet's daily life.

Ask about the next step.

Talk with Highland about what you would like to understand or discuss next.

Additional veterinary reading

AAHA offers more
pet-health reading.

Explore pet-parent resources from the American Animal Hospital Association. The link below takes you to AAHA's own website.

Your partners in lifelong animal health

Bring your questions.
We'll talk them through.

Your own pet's history gives general information its meaning. Let Highland help you put the next question into context.