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
The first week of October is Walk your Dog Week. Those daily walks are important for sanitary reasons, but they are also very beneficial to dogs. They offer your canine buddy exercise, and give him a chance to enjoy a change of scenery, which provides mental stimulation. Just be sure to keep your pup safe. Read on as a local Greater Cincinnati vet offers some tips on walking your furry best friend. Terrain When walking … 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
Spoil Your Dog Day is August 10th. If we were to poll our canine patients on how they’d like to spend the day, we have a pretty good idea what they’d say. (Spoiler alert: there would be a lot of bacon involved.) While we love seeing our furry friends pampered, we also like seeing them healthy. Read on as a local Greater Cincinnati vet lists some great ways to get that tail wagging. Treats Treats … Read More
Did you know that June 26th is Take Your Dog To Work Day? Of course, More people are working from home than ever before. That means many of our canine patients are already accompanying their humans to work! In this article, a local Greater Cincinnati vet offers some tips on getting things done with Fido underfoot. Schedule If possible, walk and play with your furry pal before you start work. It may not be a … Read More
May 9th is Animal Disaster Preparation Day. Of course, many of us have learned a lot about preparation lately. However, even with the coronavirus dominating the news, it’s important to be ready for other issues, such as fires and floods. Here, a Greater Cincinnati vet offers a few pointers on animal disaster preparation. Carrier If you don’t have a travel carrier for your pet, this is the time to get one. For dogs or cats, … Read More
April is Heartworm Awareness Month! We know, heartworms may not be the most pleasant thing to discuss. It’s much more fun to talk about Fido’s puppyhood antics or his love of treats. However, keeping your beloved pet protected from heartworms is very important. A Greater Cincinnati vet discusses heartworms below. Basics Heartworms are parasitic worms that infest dogs’ hearts, lungs, and arteries. They are in larval form at the time of infestation. It usually takes … Read More
The FDA and the scientific veterinary community have been examining a connection between Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) and certain BEG diets. The recently coined term “BEG diets” refers to boutique diets with exotic ingredients, and/or grain-free diets. DCM is a life-threatening condition in which the heart becomes enlarged and weakened so that it is progressively less able to pump blood through the body. Currently, it is not well understood why some dogs develop DCM, but most dogs with … Read More
Did you know that dogs age at different rates? Fido’s size has a lot to do with when he will become a senior. Big dogs can enter their golden years as young as age six, while small dogs may not become seniors until they are 10 or even older. However, no matter how big your canine buddy is, he will definitely benefit from some extra TLC as he ages. Read on as a Greater Cincinnati … Read More
January is National Train Your Dog Month! Of course, Fido’s education is important all year long. Training is really what makes the difference between your pooch being a ‘Good dog’ and being, well, a bit unruly. Here, a vet lists some common dog training mistakes. Inconsistency There are many schools of thought when it comes to dog training. You can opt to go with clicker training, or stick to more basic options. Each method has … Read More