The Ins and Outs of Kennel Cough: Protecting Your Pet

The Ins and Outs of Kennel Cough: Protecting Your Pet

On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… eight dogs a- coughing? If you board your pet with any frequency you probably are aware of kennel cough, a highly contagious disease that can spread rapidly in a kennel environment. If you are planning to board your pet over the holidays, or […]

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Open the Door to Pet Health and Longevity with Pet Vaccinations

Open the Door to Pet Health and Longevity with Pet Vaccinations

We all know our pets need vaccinations, and those who attend regularly scheduled wellness exams are likely up-to-date on important immunizations. Because vaccinations are designed to protect your pet against infectious diseases that could be fatal (or at least greatly diminish quality of life), they’re considered essential components of overall pet care. However, there’s a […]

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Why Do Dogs Pee When Excited? 

Why Do Dogs Pee When Excited? 

Remember that time that you got so excited you piddled on the floor? No? While urinating out of sheer joy is not something humans normally do, many dogs pee when excited on a regular basis. While it may seem like a strange behavior, there is a method to the madness and, as usual, Animal Medical […]

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A Cautionary Tail About Home Remedies for Pets

A Cautionary Tail About Home Remedies for Pets

While we all love our furry critters and want to do what is right for them, it is too easy to read an article on the Internet and cause more harm than good. Dr. Google is full of do-it-yourself answers, many of which are not really all that effective. Worse yet, there are some that […]

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Understanding the Gigantic Pet Food Industry

Understanding the Gigantic Pet Food Industry

It’s a common scenario: pet owners peruse the seemingly endless aisles of pet food not entirely sure which ones would actually benefit the health and wellness of their best friends. There’s grain-free. There’s organic. There are interesting ingredients like kangaroo, ostrich, blueberry, and artichoke (to say nothing of the ones no one can pronounce!). The […]

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What to Know About Fall Pet Allergies

What to Know About Fall Pet Allergies

The delights of autumn abound: crisp air, beautiful fall leaves, and pumpkin spice everything. But when it comes to our pets, one thing that fall brings may not be so pleasant: fall pet allergies. Pet allergies are not just limited to the springtime. Any change of season can bring discomfort for your pet in the […]

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How to Identify Pet Pain

How to Identify Pet Pain

Our pets may not walk, talk, or behave like us, but that doesn’t mean they don’t feel pain in much the same way as humans. Over the past few decades, veterinary science has made tremendous strides in the areas of pet pain prevention and management. At Animal Medical Hospital, we believe the best way to […]

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Discovering Pet Insurance: Is It Right For You?

Discovering Pet Insurance: Is It Right For You?

If you’re like most pet owners, you want to do whatever you can to make sure your pet stays healthy and is cared for well. In this day and age, pet owners have access to advanced medical care for our pets that rivals human healthcare. Although this makes it even easier to provide exceptional care […]

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Keeping Your Indoor Cat Healthy: The Secret to Health and Happiness

Keeping Your Indoor Cat Healthy: The Secret to Health and Happiness

It’s true that indoor cats are safer than their outdoor cat friends; they don’t have to contend with cars, getting into cat fights, or predators like coyotes and mountain lions. However, they do tend to be couch potatoes unless we step in to give them some entertainment. Animal Medical Hospital wants to help you keep […]

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The Rumble Down Under:  What to Do About Pet Tummy Trouble

The Rumble Down Under:  What to Do About Pet Tummy Trouble

Experiencing gastrointestinal upset can be uncomfortable, distressing, and downright painful. It can be upsetting for us as well when our pets experience it. Not knowing how to help or what to do can be almost as bad as the issue itself. Animal Medical Hospital would like to help you understand how to recognize pet tummy […]

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