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Guides from Bethany Animal Hospital

Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.

September 10, 2026 · 4 min read

Exotic Pets: Why Prey Species Hide Being Sick

A guinea pig or a bird can look completely normal right up until it doesn't, which is exactly why exotic pets need their own kind of exam.

September 10, 2026 · 3 min read

Canine Rehabilitation and the Water Treadmill

Recovery from an orthopedic surgery doesn't end when the incision closes, and our water treadmill program is where a lot of that real work happens.

September 10, 2026 · 3 min read

What a Dental Actually Involves, and Why It Isn't Cosmetic

A pet dental is easy to mentally file under grooming, but the disease underneath the visible tartar is the part that actually matters.

September 10, 2026 · 4 min read

Senior Pet Care: Why We Check Blood Work Twice a Year

A senior dog or cat can change more in six months than a younger one does in a full year, which is the whole reason our senior visits happen twice as often.

September 10, 2026 · 4 min read

Heartworm and Tick Prevention for DeKalb County Pets

Mosquito season and tick season both run longer than most Sycamore pet owners expect, and prevention only works if it's kept up all year.