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Easter Pet Hazards

Posted by Roni Coatley on Mar 30, 2015 in Blog | 0 comments

Now that spring is here and the weather has finally taken a turn for warmer days, everyone is looking forward to getting out of the house. With colorful decorations for Easter livening up the scenery, spring is a great time to take an inventory of potential pet hazards. Here are a few quick tips from Ash Veterinary Clinic and Emergency Center on what to watch out for this spring. For some pets, Easter grass is simply irresistible. It moves easily in the breeze, makes interesting sounds and feels good on their gums...

Bad Breath In Pets, Is There Any Hope?

Posted by Roni Coatley on Feb 16, 2015 in Blog | 0 comments

When animals come in to Ash Veterinary Clinic and Emergency Center for a dental cleaning, one of the toughest topics to discuss with owners is teeth extractions. Your pet may need a tooth extraction when the tooth is badly decayed, mobile or when there is a serious infection affecting the tooth. Contrary to most owners’ beliefs, pets can function and eat quite well with missing, rotting and painful teeth. Since February is National Pet Dental Month, we want to make every pet owner aware of what a professional teeth cleaning entails and what...

Winter Pet Paw Care

Posted by Roni Coatley on Dec 29, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

Winter boots are essential wear for people to provide traction and protection on snow and ice. Likewise, our pets need special care and attention for their feet during harsh weather too. Those fancy pet booties are not just a fashion statement! They can be very protective if your pet will keep them on, that is. Here at Ash Veterinary Clinic and Emergency Center, we want to discuss with owners how to minimize injury and discomfort for your pets’ paws and be aware of other winter dangers that may be harmful to them. If...

Pets Need Immediate Care When Exposed to Marijuana

Posted by Roni Coatley on Sep 8, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

Marijuana, known by many names, needs very little introduction. We all know it is a popular recreational drug smoked by millions of people worldwide. We also know that many states are now legalizing the use of it with a medical marijuana card. Its psychoactive ingredient is delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol, more commonly called THC. Regular marijuana is typically 1-8% THC while hashish, made from the flowering tops of the plant and their resins, can contain up to 10% THC. Other properties of THC give it controversial medicinal properties,...

Coping With Itchy Pets is Frustrating!

Posted by Roni Coatley on Jun 3, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

Coping with an itchy pet can be an extremely frustrating experience that can truly test the limits of the human-animal bond. Persistent scratching and chewing by the pet can also result in injury and open wounds. Here at Ash Veterinary Clinic and Emergency Center, we want to provide you, the pet owner, with a basic understanding of the most common underlying causes of itching and allergies in your pets. The most common cause of itching in pets falls into two groups: external parasites and allergies. The external parasite that most commonly...

Truth About Ticks

Posted by Roni Coatley on May 19, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

Tick populations are increasing and there are not just more of them. They are being found in more places than in the past. Milder winters; more white-tailed deer, which carry the bugs; and increasing development in formerly rural areas are among the factors in the ticks’ spread. Some people have never worried about ticks before, but now is a good time to talk to your veterinarian about their prevalence in your area or places you visit. Many tick species have moved out of their original habitats, carried away by migratory...

Treat Ear Infections Early!

Posted by Roni Coatley on Mar 26, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

Last week we touched on the importance of cleaning ears to prevent ear infections. Most people know that the common signs of an ear infection in your pet are head shaking and ear scratching. Do you know what can happen if an ear infection is not treated, though? If your pet has an ear infection that is not treated, they will continue to scratch at their ears and shake their head. Doing so can break blood vessels in the ear which can cause an aural (or ear) hematoma. A hematoma can happen in anywhere in the body. Most times it...

Cleaning Ears Helps Prevent Infections

Posted by Roni Coatley on Mar 17, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

Last week, the topic of our article discussed trimming your pet’s toenails at home. This week, I will discuss another important part of at-home pet care. Cleaning your pet’s ears at home is not only vital to the successful treatment of ear infections, but it can also help prevent ear infections. Some breeds will need routine ear maintenance more often than others, depending on their lifestyle and the amount of wax their ears produce. Pets that enjoy water sports or frequent baths will need their ears cleaned more often. While...

Rabbit Care and Diet

Posted by Roni Coatley on Mar 4, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

RABBIT DIETS Most of my articles have focused on your canine and feline friends. Here at Ash Veterinary Clinic and Emergency Service, we know that rabbits are very popular pets, too. Rabbits make intelligent, friendly and quiet house pets. The average life span can be 7 to 10 years when they are well taken care of. The following information will help you enjoy a happy, healthy relationship with your furry friend. Obesity is a problem with rabbits that eat a diet too high in calories and that don’t get enough exercise. A healthy rabbit...

Reptile Housing

Posted by Roni Coatley on Feb 3, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

Owning a reptile species for a pet can be fun, interesting, educational and a lot of work. Many pets that fall under this category require very specialized housing, food and care. The most common reptiles kept as pets in the United States are lizards and iguanas. Others include Bearded Dragons, chameleons and monitors. Obviously, snakes tend to be well-liked by mostly boys and young men, but don’t count out all of the girls. Many girls own and are knowledgeable about snakes. Topping the list as the most popular snake in the pet industry is...