Today, September 1st, is International Primate Day. It also marks the start of Responsible Pet Ownership Month. One thing that is unique about us here at Clermont Animal Hospital is the fact that we treat primates. A local Greater Cincinnati vet discusses primates in this article. What Is International Primate Day For? International Primate Day was started back in 2005 by Animal Defenders International. It was originally meant to advocate for ending medical experiments on … Read More
Here at Clermont Animal Hospital, we see a variety of animals, from tiny pocket pets to massive dogs. One furball that has become pretty popular in recent years is the sugar glider. These cute little pets are quite gentle and playful, and can be lots of fun to have around. A Clermont County vet lists some ways to spoil sugar gliders in this article. Buddies Sugar gliders are very sociable, and are always happiest with … Read More
May 31st is Parrot Day! These smart, colorful birds can make both fun and fascinating pets, and they definitely deserve to be celebrated. A Greater Cincinnati vet lists some fascinating facts about Polly below. Lifespan Parrots have longer lifespans than the vast majority of animals. Some can live over 100 years! Macaws and Amazons are particularly long-lived, but even smaller parrots often live several decades. Charlie Speaking of longevity, here’s a jaw-dropper: A blue and … Read More
Backyard chickens are popping up everywhere, providing their humans with fresh eggs, pest control, and hours of entertainment. Keeping poultry isn’t particularly time consuming, but it is important to understand your feathered buddies’ needs, so you can take proper care of them. A Greater Cincinnati vet offers some advice on this below. Run One thing you’ll have to decide is whether to keep your birds in a certain space or let them free … Read More
Easter is next week. Despite the popularity of the Easter Bunny, this can be a bad time of year for rabbits. Many bunnies get adopted around Easter. That sounds like a good thing, but many of these are impulse buys instead of well-researched and thought out decisions. Unfortunately, it leads to many bunnies being quickly rehomed. That said, there’s no bad time to adopt a bunny, as long as you understand Floppy’s care needs and … Read More
Have you recently adopted a pet hedgehog? Congratulations! Many first-time hedgehog owners face a learning curve when it comes to caring for their little buddies. One thing that is very important is being able to tell if something isn’t right with your quilled buddy. A Greater Cincinnati veterinarian discusses sickness in hedgehogs below. Healthy Hedgies It will be much easier for you to tell when something is wrong with Hedgie if you know what he’s … Read More
Happy Holidays! As you may know, this can be a dangerous time of year for our animal friends. However, Fluffy and Fido aren’t the only pets that can get into trouble here. You’ll also need to be careful with Polly! A Greater Cincinnati veterinarian discusses holiday bird safety below. Tree Those pretty trees are extremely dangerous for Polly. For one thing, the needles are very sharp, and could injure her if she were to try … Read More
Happy Holidays! At this time of year, you’ll probably see plenty of articles offering information on keeping dogs and cats safe over the holidays. Exotic pets? Not so much. We can help! A Greater Cincinnati vet offers some seasonal tips for exotic pets below. Keep Pets Away From Trees Holiday trees can be very dangerous for pets. Ferrets, for instance, are drawn to shiny objects, and may want to play (or steal) things like tinsel, … Read More
October 21st is Reptile Awareness Day! Reptiles may never be as popular as dogs and cats, but they do have some great qualities that make them perfect animal companions for many people. A local Greater Cincinnati veterinarian lists a few things that reptiles have going for them in this article. No Training Needed Dogs are great, but they need quite a bit of training. Cats, well, they usually train us. Reptiles should be handled enough … Read More
September 25th is International Rabbit Day! Bunnies are very cute and fun little pets. However, they have some very different needs than dogs and cats. If you’re adopting your first bunny, you’re in for not only some super cute moments, but also a bit of a learning curve. A local Greater Cincinnati vet lists some key rabbit care tips below. Basics First things first: your furry pal will need good food, clean water, and a … Read More