Pet Care
Sore Paw Pads on Dogs
- September 6, 2019
- Posted by: ahpadmin
- Category: Pet Care
No CommentsTemperatures outside are turning and it looks like summer is coming to an end. Despite the colder temperatures, we find ourselves trying to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible with our dogs and this month we will discuss a common ailment – sore pads on a dog’s paws. ymptoms of Sore Paw Pads in
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Fall Hazards For Pets
- September 2, 2019
- Posted by: ahpadmin
- Category: Pet Care
With summer recently ending and the fall holidays coming up, here are some tips to keep in mind to keep your pet’s safe and avoid trips to the animal hospital during the new season! Electric Lights – Puppies and kittens may be interested in chewing on them, which poses an electrocution hazard! If you put
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A Primer on Pet First Aid and CPR
- August 24, 2019
- Posted by: ahpadmin
- Category: 24 Hour Animal Hospital, Pet Care
To be a truly awesome pet owner, all you need is love, right? Without a doubt, warmth and tenderness are essential parts of the puzzle. But to be a responsible pet owner, an understanding of what to do in a pet emergency is crucial. Acquiring items for a pet first aid kit is a great
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Dog Park Etiquette and Safety Tips
- August 16, 2019
- Posted by: ahpadmin
- Category: 24 Hour Animal Hospital, Pet Care
In theory, dog parks seem like a nearly perfect place for pet training and socialization. Dogs can run off-leash while enjoying each other’s company and come home tired and happy – all while you’ve been relaxing and skipping the daily walk. Sounds like a great plan, but with so many dogs and people (most of
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How to Manage Pet Separation Anxiety
- August 12, 2019
- Posted by: ahpadmin
- Category: 24 Hour Animal Hospital, Pet Care
It’s that time of year again. Shopping for school supplies, snacks, clothes, and shoes and figuring out new schedules occupy the minds and hours of families with school-aged kids – but how does the family pet feel about the change in routine? Pet separation anxiety is real, and it can rear its ugly head as your pet’s
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How Pet Training and Socialization Lead to Good Dog Behaviour
- August 6, 2019
- Posted by: ahpadmin
- Category: 24 Hour Animal Hospital, Pet Care
Even people with little to no experience with dogs can recognize the qualities of a “good dog.” They rarely bark or jump up on people, stay off of the furniture, and remember when it’s time to go outside for their bathroom needs. Likewise, “good dogs” don’t run away, chase after wildlife, and do not attack