Holistic Pet Day is August 30th! There is a growing awareness of the benefits of a holistic approach to health and wellness, and how it can help both pets and people. As you may know, the word holistic care incorporates the whole being: mind, body, and spirit. Many different treatments fall under the holistic umbrella, including acupuncture, nutritional healing, massage, and even sound therapies. You don’t have to choose between holistic and modern veterinary care: … Read More
Is your pet entering—or already into—their golden years? Pets age the way many people do … slowly for a while, and then suddenly all at once. Fido and Fluffy will never stop being the same cute, lovable companions as they alway were, and they will always be puppies or kittens at heart. However, their needs change over time. Once your pet reaches that geriatric stage, they become what some of us like to call super … Read More
Did you know that Max was the top male dog name of 2021? We love seeing the cute and fun names people come up with for their animal companions. As it turns out, some recent studies have uncovered some pretty interesting statistics about pet names. A local vet offers some highlights below. Top Dog As mentioned above, Max was the number one boy name for pooches. Other high scorers included Charlie, Milo, Buddy, Rocky, Bear, … Read More
It’s June, and it’s National Adopt a Cat Month! The start of summer marks kitten season, a time when many little kitties end up homeless because their owners can’t find homes for them. Throughout the month of June, National Adopt a Cat organizers work diligently, promoting cat adoptions across the country. And why wouldn’t they? Cats can be loving companions that are easy to keep. Read on to find out more about this campaign and … Read More
May is National Foster Care Month! Many of our furry patients are former fosters, or foster fails. Fostering fills a crucial gap for pets that need growth, healing, training, and/or socialization before they can be put up for adoption. If you’re an animal lover, you may want to consider fostering. This can be a very rewarding and enriching experience! Of course, this isn’t going to be right for everyone. A vet lists some things to … Read More
Cats do a really good job at hiding that they’re sick or injured. The same goes for when your cat is stressed. Like people, stress isn’t good for cats and chronic stress can even suppress your Kitty’s immune system response, leaving her at risk for a wide range of illnesses. It may take a little detective work to know if your cat is stressed, but it can be done. Read on as a veterinarian lists … Read More
For the past few weeks, the world’s attention has been focused on the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, and the heartbreaking plight of the millions of civilians caught up in the conflict. Sadly, many innocent animals have also been caught up in the war. Just like us, Ukrainians have animal companions of all shapes and sizes. However, there is only one Ukrainian cat breed: the Levkoy. A vet takes a look at this unusual kitty … 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
It’s Pet Fire Safety Day! Pets start over a thousand fires a year. Unfortunately, they are also often caught in house fires. Fires can start for a variety of reasons, some of which can’t be avoided or controlled. That said, there are things you can do to prevent the risk of your pet starting a fire, and help get them to safety if one does break out. A Greater Cincinnati vet offers some advice on … Read More