Things Your Pets are Thankful For
Thanksgiving was this past week and many of us spent time thinking of things and people we are thankful for. If our pets could talk, these are the things that they might tell you they are thankful for. Nutritious food…
If you’ve been to a pet store recently, you may have been amazed at the number and variety of collars available for pets. Every imaginable color, size and fabric seems to have been used. You may wonder out of all…
Today we’d like to introduce you to Julie, one of our kennel staff. After 25 years of working in a factory, I took a leap of faith and left my job to pursue a passion of working with animals. I’ve…
Having Fun and Staying Safe this Halloween
It’s almost that time of year when cute kids in even cuter costumes will be ringing our doorbells to receive their treats. We want to be certain that everyone, including our pets, has a fun time as well and with…
There are a variety of jobs at a veterinary hospital: veterinarians of course, receptionists, kennel staff, office managers and last, but certainly not least, veterinary technicians. Veterinary technicians are the nurses of veterinary medicine. In Ohio, you must have a…
How to Tell That Your Pet is Not Feeling Well
It’s a given that the sooner a disease or condition is treated, the better the odds of a good outcome. Treatment is often easier and less costly as well. The following are common signs that something may be wrong with…
Have you ever heard of a dog’s stomach flipping? It sounds like something made up, doesn’t it? Sadly, it isn’t. Gastric torsion, or bloat, is a serious and life threatening condition that can occur in dogs. The exact cause of…
Introducing Your Cat to Your New Dog
Getting a new pet is always exciting, however, the pets we already have may not find it quite as enjoyable. If a cat has not grown up around dogs, it can take some time to convince them that the new…
You may not see our kennel staff as much as you do our receptionists, but they are just as important to the care of your pet. Our kennel staff care for your pet when they are in the hospital, whether…
Understanding Your Pet’s Medications
So you just finished having your pet checked out by the veterinarian and they have told you they’re sending some medication home for her. Before you pay and take your bag of medications and head home, you should be certain…