Are you ready to welcome a new feline friend into your life? This is a purrfect time to do so: June is Adopt A Shelter Cat Month! Whether you are looking for a specific type of kitty, or are just looking for that one special cat that melts your heart, you’ll likely find Fluffy waiting for you in a shelter. A local Clermont County vet offers tips on getting ready for your new buddy in … Read More
If you enjoy walks with Fido as much as he does, ensuring he wears the most comfortable and maneuverable attire can help make your daily adventures together all the more enjoyable. While collars may be the more traditional and convenient option, some dogs are better off wearing a harness. Read on to find out the pros and cons of dog collars vs harnesses and see which one is best for you and your canine pal. … 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
Are you looking for a small pet that’s a little different but super cute? A Chinchilla might fit the bill! These guys are still somewhat uncommon, but they really are adorable. However, they do have some specific care needs. A Greater Cincinnati vet lists some key ones below. Food Your pint-sized pal will need a good diet. You can give your pet high-quality pellets for their main meals. Chinchillas should also have fresh Timothy hay … Read More
Did you know that January is Walk Your Pet Month? If you have a dog, you may think that every month is Walk Your Pet Month, and you wouldn’t be wrong. However, daily strolls aren’t just important for sanitary reasons. A Greater Cincinnati vet lists some great benefits of daily walks below. Exercise Dogs need proper activity to stay healthy. Of course, our canine pals are all different in this regard. For a small pup, … Read More
October Is Adopt A Shelter Dog Month! We’re happy to help put the ‘spot’ light on this wonderful cause. There are just far too many cute, lovable pooches in shelters, hoping someone will adopt them. A local Greater Cincinnati vet discusses adopting Fido below. Benefits There are some great reasons to get your canine pal from a shelter. For one thing, you’ll be able to pick your pooch out from a lineup of adorable pups. … Read More
May 30th is International Hug Your Cat Day. If there was ever a time when we need to hug kitties, it’s now. The past few months have been extremely stressful, to say the least. Our feline friends are great at providing comfort and love in times like this. Read on as a Greater Cincinnati vet lists some reasons to hug Fluffy. Cuddle Hormone When you hug your feline pal, a special hormone is released in … Read More
Do you have a pet bird? Polly is definitely and adorable animal companion. Birds are very playful and curious, so they need plenty of toys. You can of course buy your winged pal’s playthings, but you can also make your own. Read on as a Greater Cincinnati vet lists some DIY bird toys. Popsicle Sticks Popsicle sticks can make some very versatile and fun bird toys. You can color them with nontoxic dye if you … Read More