The Ups and Downs of House Training Your Pet

The Ups and Downs of House Training Your Pet

There are so many satisfying moments in the life of a pet owner, but few can truly compete with successful house training. When your pet learns to go to the bathroom (in places you designate and time you approve of), it is nothing short of a life-affirming victory. This is partially because learning this new […]

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Reasons for a Shaking Dog and What You Can Do

Reasons for a Shaking Dog and What You Can Do

If your dog has been shaking, you’re probably concerned about what might be causing it. There are many reasons why you may have a shaking dog, some of them more worrisome than others. While we are always happy to check your pet out at Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care, in some situations you may […]

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Choosing the Right Toys for Your Dog

Choosing the Right Toys for Your Dog

One of the most enjoyable aspects of dog ownership is watching them play with and enjoy toys. Most dogs enjoy having an assortment to choose from, and love those that require interaction from their owners.  To help you choose the right toys for your dog, the team at Animal Medical Hospital & 24-Hour Urgent Care […]

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5 Ways to Encourage Good Behavior in Dogs

5 Ways to Encourage Good Behavior in Dogs

Dogs are full of energy, enthusiasm, and curiosity. They are much like toddlers that way, in the sheer fact that they can get into mischief in the blink of an eye.  Dogs (of all ages) are also a quick study on which behaviors earn rewards – like your attention. This is all well and good, […]

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Ignore the Bad, and Reinforce Good Dog Behavior 

Ignore the Bad, and Reinforce Good Dog Behavior 

It may seem counterintuitive, but the best way to get what you want is to ignore the things you don’t. This is true in so many aspects of life, but especially so in the world of dog ownership. Without a doubt, getting to the root of dog behavior isn’t always as straightforward. And yet, there […]

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Top 10 Ways To Keep Pets Healthy

Top 10 Ways To Keep Pets Healthy

On the surface, it may seem easy to keep pets healthy. But, like most things in life, there’s usually more to how our pets are feeling than what meets the eye.  Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care cares about you and your pet, and we’re here to help. Our 10 tips will keep you keep […]

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Cracking the Code: How to Read Your Dog’s Body Language 

Cracking the Code: How to Read Your Dog’s Body Language 

Do you ever wonder what your pup’s thinking when they perk up their ears, or suddenly wag and stick up their tail when a new dog comes along? I think most dog owners agree that their pets are very expressive, but what they are thinking is still a mystery to most. The team at Animal […]

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The Hypoallergenic Pet: Fact or Fiction? 

The Hypoallergenic Pet: Fact or Fiction? 

If you are an allergy sufferer, you may have wondered if there are truly dogs or cats and that don’t cause an allergic reaction. Is this just an urban myth, or is there any truth to it?  As a pet lover who also has allergies, the quest for a pet that won’t make you sneeze […]

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High Pressure: Glaucoma in Dogs

High Pressure: Glaucoma in Dogs

It’s hard to look into your pet’s eyes and not see the pure love and admiration that they have for us, their people. That might be why it is so heartbreaking when our pet patients are suffering from eye problems. Glaucoma in dogs is a relatively common diagnosis and one that can result in the […]

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Dogs Who Eat Poop, and How to Keep Your Dog Out of the Litter Box

Dogs Who Eat Poop, and How to Keep Your Dog Out of the Litter Box

As much as we love our dogs, there are things they do that make us cringe. Raiding the bathroom trash can, rolling in dead animals, and licking their own backsides comes to mind. But nothing beats dogs who eat poop. If you’ve been sitting calming on the couch, minding your own business, and been the […]

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