Do thorough research when deciding where to board pets
Since it is summer vacation time, I have been addressing summer issues that involve you and your pet. I received many wonderful compliments about last week’s article focusing on things to think about when you are taking your pets with you on vacation. I am extremely pleased that so many of our readers picked up some of the dos and don’ts of traveling with a pet. As much as we all would love to take our pets with us on vacation, in many instances this is not possible. Either the place you are going does not appreciate your pets...
Read MoreVacation With Pets: Should They Stay or Should They Go?
Summer is in full swing at Ash Veterinary Clinic and Emergency Center. We receive many calls concerning pets and vacation. Some owners are concerned about possible risks of taking their pets with them, while others are concerned about leaving their pets at home or in the care of someone else. So we are going to continue our “Summer Pet Series” discussing the safest and healthiest place for your pets when the family is on vacation. The choice to take or leave your pet certainly depends on where...
Read MoreSun Safety
Summer is such an exciting and fun season for everyone including our loved furry family members. It is the time of the year to let loose, run, play, and enjoy the beautiful weather. A couple weeks ago we discussed safety when swimming and this week we will tackle safety in the sun for everyone. The first and most common hazard for our pets is the very thing that makes the summer days exciting. It is the sun! The sun can be very dangerous for many reasons. One of the most common hazards is...
Read MoreJune is “Adopt a Shelter Cat” Month
Did you know that because kittens are so very appealing, adult cats have the lowest adoption rate at many shelters? It is a tragedy for the cats, of course, but it is also unfortunate for many people who do not realize that an adult cat may, in many cases, be a better choice than a kitten. You know what you are getting with a grown cat — activity level, sociability and health. Given time in a loving environment, a grown cat forms just as tight of a bond with his new people as any kitten can. So how do you choose?...
Read MoreSummer Pet Safety
Now that summer is coming quickly, we all need to be prepared for summer hazards. Swimming comes naturally to most dogs, but all dogs are not designed to be Olympic champions. For example, bulldogs generally cannot swim without sinking because of their shape, and dogs can never be trusted around a pool safely. For dogs and others with physical limitations, some supervised splashing in a shallow kiddie pool is all that should be allowed. Other dogs are naturals in the water, but even those who love to swim and are good at it can...
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