National Poison Prevention Week, which was enacted by Congress in 1961, always occurs on the third week in March. This year for 20XX, it falls from March XX to March XXrd. So, what exactly is the purpose of National Poison Prevention Week? This specific week has been set aside to highlight awareness and prevention of […]
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IMPORTANT—Dog Food Recall❗
An excessive level of vitamin D has been found in some Hill’s canned diets for dogs—these include Science Diets and Prescription Diets. While vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs, overconsumption of it can lead to potential health issues, which are dependent on the level of vitamin D consumed and how long a dog […]
Job Ads: Practice Mgr – 1
HEADLINE OPTIONS: Practice Manager Wanted: Isn’t it time you love where you work? You: A leader with skills and heart who is ready for a great opportunity. Us: The veterinary practice that can give it to you. Practice Manager Wanted: Leadership opportunity at an exceptional practice in [geographic area if attractive or positive attribute of location]. [HOSPITAL NAME] […]
Job Ads: DVM – 1
Headline Option 1: You: A leader with skills and heart who is ready for a great opportunity. Us: The veterinary practice that can give it to you. Headline Option 2: Veterinarian Wanted: Practice exceptional veterinary medicine in a sunny, vibrant [descriptive word] city! Headline Option 3: DVM Wanted: Great Benefits, Exceptional Staff, and [positive attribute […]
Parasites Don’t Take Spring Break!
Know who else loves to be on the move when it’s warmer? Fleas, ticks and mosquitoes! Problem is, their favorite vacation spot is your pet…and you, if they get close enough. These pests are more than just annoying: fleas can transmit tapeworm and cause anemia, while ticks are well-known carriers of many diseases, including Lyme […]
Puppy Prep 101 (Nat’l Puppy Day)
National Puppy Day is March 23rd—and in addition to encouraging puppy adoption from shelters and rescues, it’s also a day to create awareness about the best way to care for these pawsome friends who give us an unconditional lifetime of love. At [HOSPITAL NAME], we have a plan for puppy care that will make sure […]
Tick Season . . . is Coming
It’s happening—peak tick season is coming up, and while year-round prevention is always important, it is especially crucial around this time of the year to keep your best friend protected from all those nasty ticks. What exactly do ticks do to your pet? First off, ticks are blood-sucking parasites that feed off warm-blooded animals, and […]
No Littering! World Spay Day is Feb. 26th
HThis important day recognizes the vital role spay (and neuter) procedures play in controlling the pet population. Millions of dogs and cats go homeless each year in our country, but the number is decreasing slowly as more people understand the importance of altering their pets. In addition to preventing unwanted litters, spaying and neutering also […]
Pet Steal Your Heart? (Chocolate Toxicity)
If so, it could be a serious problem! With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s important to keep all those heart-shaped boxes of treats out of paw’s reach. Chocolate is extremely dangerous to both dogs and cats. The toxic substance in chocolate is theobromine, and it is present in all chocolate—even the white kind. As […]
Chocolate + Pets = Bad
Awwww, your sweetheart just gifted you your favorite chocolate for Valentine’s Day! While this is fantastic for you (congratulations), this is not so great for your furry friend. Here’s more in-depth info on why it’s important to enforce the separation of chocolate and pets, and what to do if they get their paws on these […]