Have you ever come home and found that your canine pal has eaten your shoes, or chewed up your sofa? This may go beyond Fido’s natural need to chew. There’s actually a specific name for this behavior: pica. The whats, whens, and whys of pica in dogs can vary widely. A local vet offers some information on it below.\ Grass One of the most common forms of pica is eating grass. There are several possible … Read More
Today, March 1, is National Welsh Corgi Day! Fun, lovable, and affectionate, the Welsh Corgi is a wonderful pet, and definitely one worth celebrating. A vet discusses these lovable, fluffy pups in this article. Basics The Corgi is a small dog with a big heart. As the name suggests, Fido is originally from Wales. His name is taken from the words Cor, which means dwarf, and Ci, which means dog. Like many other herding dogs, … 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
Cats are pretty easy keepers. Fluffy will groom herself diligently, and doesn’t need walks or training. She also isn’t shy about using our beds, sofas, and chairs. However, your kitty will appreciate and benefit from having things made just for her. A Greater Cincinnati vet offers some advice on choosing kitty furniture below. Kittens Is your furry friend still a baby? Little Fluffy will enjoy things that incorporate lots of fun elements, like ladders and … Read More
Love it or hate it, winter is definitely here. The change of season also affects our feline friends, even those who live indoors. Fluffy may need some extra TLC at this time of year! A local Greater Cincinnati vet offers some winter cat care tips in this article. Offer Warm Spots Your feline pal will probably spend a pretty good chunk of winter curled up in her bed, dreaming of chasing butterflies. Make sure she … Read More
Happy New Year! Are you setting resolutions for the coming year? If so, your canine companion will be happy to cheer you on as you strive to meet them … even if he doesn’t understand your goals. Actually, there are quite a few things that don’t really make sense to Man’s Best Friend. Fido may want to sort some of them out this year. A local Greater Cincinnati vet lists some resolutions for confused dogs … 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
Thanksgiving isn’t far off. As you start making plans for the autumn holiday, don’t forget about your furry pal. This can be a dangerous time of year for pets. A local Clermont Animal Hospital vet lists some common Turkey Day hazards to be aware of in this article. Food Food is the biggest concern. Many of the dishes you may find on the dinner table at Thanksgiving contain things that aren’t safe for pets. While … Read More
November is Adopt A Senior Dog Month! Of course, there’s definitely no bad time to bring a new canine buddy into your home. Senior dogs do need some extra attention. They are really very cute and sweet, but they often have a hard time getting adopted. A Greater Cincinnati veterinarian discusses bringing Fido home below. Benefits of Senior Dogs There are many reasons to consider adopting an older dog. Fido isn’t going to need as … Read More