When It Comes to Supporting Cat Health, It’s a Balancing Act

When It Comes to Supporting Cat Health, It’s a Balancing Act

Cats are incredibly adept animals full of surprising adaptations. But, just because they can survive on their own (using highly specialized self-preservation skills), it doesn’t mean they should.  Feral cats and strays don’t live as long as indoor-only cats, due in large part to well-meaning human intervention. Cat owners vigilantly protect their fluffy one’s health […]

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After the Quarantine: Dealing with Change and Your Pet

After the Quarantine: Dealing with Change and Your Pet

Most pets thrive in a routine. They like to know when they will eat, exercise, and see you, naturally. During the past several weeks, though, the routine has probably been one that included lots of at home time. For us, it was a struggle, but for our pets who enjoyed the attention and companionship, it […]

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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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Housing Household Pet Hazards

Housing Household Pet Hazards

We often think of our pets as our children. After all, they are smaller than us, depend on us for everything, and they are super cute!  As with our children, it’s paramount that you do what it takes to keep your furry family member safe. For example, many households with small children are likely to […]

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Time to Act? When a Pet Is In Pain, Don’t Make Them Wait

Time to Act? When a Pet Is In Pain, Don’t Make Them Wait

As we age, pain sort of rules our lives. Sadly, this is no different for animals. Like us, pets are equally prone to age-related illnesses or injuries that result in chronic pain. They can also suffer from acute pain following an accident, fight or surgical procedure. Either way, when a pet is in pain they […]

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How Can You Keep Your Pet Safe From Wildlife?

How Can You Keep Your Pet Safe From Wildlife?

Thanks to books and cartoons, we grow up thinking that raccoons are cute and fluffy, foxes are smart, and coyotes are artful opportunists. And while these species (and others, like skunks or deer) enjoy widespread popularity and protection, they should be given a wide berth. Not only does a healthy space bubble protect diverse species […]

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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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Seven Pet Food Trends to Discuss With Us

Seven Pet Food Trends to Discuss With Us

Being on trend is important to many of us, and our world is full of the latest and greatest when it comes to our pets. Just as in people, fad diets come and go, some of them more successful than others.  Some pet food trends, however, are worth taking a second look at, while others […]

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Pet Related Decision Making: Smarter, Better

Pet Related Decision Making: Smarter, Better

One of the biggest blessings and curses of living in the time that we do is information overload. When it comes to just about any decision, from which humidifier to purchase to how to get your hair to curl naturally, a quick search can give you all the information (and usually more than all the […]

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Animal Behavior Essentials: What You Need To Know

Animal Behavior Essentials: What You Need To Know

We all do it – observe our pet’s behavior and assume we know what they’re thinking. Sometimes we’re probably right, after all we know our pets better than anyone else. But because our furry friends are members of a different species, there are certain aspects of their behaviors that are bound to be lost in […]

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