Backyard chickens are popping up everywhere, providing their humans with fresh eggs, pest control, and hours of entertainment. Keeping poultry isn’t particularly time consuming, but it is important to understand your feathered buddies’ needs, so you can take proper care of them. A Greater Cincinnati vet offers some advice on this below. Run One thing you’ll have to decide is whether to keep your birds in a certain space or let them free … Read More
March is Adopt A Rescue Cat Month! Bringing a new kitty into your home can be very fun and exciting … for you. For your new pet, it can be scary and overwhelming, especially at first. It’s important to make sure that you and Fluffy are getting off on the right paw. A Greater Cincinnati vet offers some advice on helping get that purr going in this article. Let Fluffy Adjust Big changes, such as … Read More
Independence Day is coming up fast! We know many of you are looking forward to getting together with family and friends this year. Our canine patients also love summer gatherings. They’re also quite prone to mischief, so you’ll need to take a few precautions to keep Fido cool, comfy, and safe. A local Greater Cincinnati vet offers some tips on this below. Early Curfew The noise and commotion of fireworks can send many pooches into … Read More
It’s Adopt A Rescued Guinea Pig Month! If you’re thinking about bringing one (or more) of these cute little balls of fur into your home, you certainly have our support. Guinea pigs are super cute pets. They are also quite easy to care for, which is likely one of the reasons they’re such popular children’s pets. One thing that is very important is just making sure that your pint-sized pal has lots of toys. A … Read More
November is Adopt A Senior Dog Month! If you’re looking for a new canine friend to complete your household, please consider getting an older pooch! A local Greater Cincinnati veterinarian offers some advice on adopting Fido below. Be Ready To Commit It’s absolutely heartbreaking to see older dogs in shelters. However, it’s even sadder to hear stories of them being adopted, only to be brought back later. Before adopting Fido, make sure that you are … Read More
Have you recently started keeping chickens? Having fresh eggs available is a great perk! However, you may find that your feathered friends don’t always cooperate when it comes to where they lay their eggs. Some hens will leave eggs almost anywhere except the nesting box, making Easter egg hunts a daily task for their owners. A Greater Cincinnati veterinarian offers some tips on solving this issue below. Proper Setup First and foremost, make sure that … 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
Is your pet having a surgical procedure done? Modern veterinary medicine now offers options for treating a vast array of medical issues. It’s wonderful to be able to help pets overcome illness and injury. However, we know that it can be nerve-wracking to know that your furry best friend is having an operation. Here, a Clermont County vet discusses helping pets recover from surgery. Offer A Quiet Area Your furry pal will need lots of … Read More