February is Dog Training Education Month

Oh Behave! If you’re looking to start the new year off on the right paw with your pet, here are a few basic training strategies to improve your human-canine bond. Got a problem barker? It’s a pretty common issue, but you’ve got to be consistent and patient if you want to make it stop. First, yelling […]

Nat’l Bird Day (Jan. 5th)

Every January 5th we celebrate birds–not only the worldwide efforts to conserve them, but also the fact that they make wonderful, fascinating companions! Howeverm avian pets do require consistent care to keep them happy and healthy. The single most important thing you can do to maintain your avian friend’s health is to make sure you […]

January is Train Your Dog Month

Oh Behave! If you’re looking to start the new year off on the right paw with your pet, here are a few basic training strategies to help you both have a better new year. Got a problem barker? It’s a pretty common issue, but you’ve got to be consistent and patient if you want to […]

Get Fit With Your Pet!

Losing weight or getting in shape seems to be on just about every other person’s to-do list for the new year—and if it’s on yours, you may already have a great workout partner: your dog! Just like humans, overweight pets are more likely to develop diabetes, osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, joint injuries, and […]

Gobble Up These Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips

Careful with turkey & trimmings! Bits of lean meat are fine, but fatty skin, gravy, and drippings can cause pancreatitis. Bones are a choking hazard, as is the twine you used to secure your bird. Stuffing have onion, garlic, nutmeg, raisins, nuts, or mushrooms? It’s a no-no for fido—and felines, too. Make sure centerpieces & […]

Labor Day Closure (First Monday of September)

Suggested post copy: “Please note that [HOSPITAL NAME] will be closed on Monday, September [full date] in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. We are wishing our community a safe and wonderful weekend with their loved ones, and will see you when we return on Tuesday!”