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
Backyard chickens are becoming quite popular these days. Getting your own flock can be pretty eggciting! However, as with any other animal, first-time bird owners often have lots to learn. At the top of the list? Nutrition! A Greater Cincinnati vet discusses feeding chickens below. Amounts It may take a bit of trial and error to sort out exactly how much food your birds need. Free-range chickens usually ‘graze’ all day, and won’t need as … 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
Did you know that June is Adopt A Cat Month? Of course, there’s no bad time to adopt a kitty. That said, this is definitely one cause that we’re happy to support. Read on as a local Greater Cincinnati vet lists some ‘purrfect’ reasons to consider adopting Fluffy. It’s Been A Rough Year We don’t have to tell you that this year has been very difficult. At times like this, it’s important to focus on … Read More
Are you looking for a pet that’s a little bit different? If so, a reptile may be a great choice for you! While these guys may not be for everyone, they do have some unique qualities and benefits. A local Greater Cincinnati vet lists some of the advantages of having a reptile below. No Noise Some of our animal companions are quite noisy! Fido has definitely garnered some complaints with his barking. Birds can be … Read More
Did you know that cats are now more popular than dogs in many places? Kitties certainly are purrfect little pets. They’re not only absolutely adorable, they are also cuddly, playful, and clean. And, because Fluffy uses a litterbox, you don’t have to walk her. A Greater Cincinnati vet discusses litterboxes below. Choosing Products Picking a litterbox isn’t exactly rocket science, but there are things to keep in mind. If Fluffy is a senior, she may … Read More
Did you know that domestic skunks are becoming quite popular pets? These guys can actually make fun and charming animal companions. And yes, having a lap skunk is as cute as it sounds. However, you’ll definitely want to do some research before adopting one. Here, a local Greater Cincinnati vet offers some advice on skunk care. Understand The Laws The laws on skunk ownership vary widely from state to state. Your city, county, or HOA … 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