The Purr-fect Tips for Happy Healthy Cat Month
September is Happy Healthy Cat Month, the time to appreciate our feline companions and give them the best care to live long lives. We at Alpine Animal Hospital are committed to helping owners with these tips and insights.
Keeping Your Pets Safe: Poison Prevention Awareness Month
As pet lovers we cherish our furry companions and strive to keep them safe and healthy. March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about common hazards that can pose a threat to our furry family members. In this blog post, we’ll explore essential tips and precautions to help you safeguard your pets from potential poisons and ensure their well-being. Understanding Common Pet Poisons Household Products:
Train Your Dog Month
January is National Train your dog month. This was developed to bring awareness to the importance of proper training and socialization for dogs in order to enrich their life and well-being. A well-trained dog is a happier healthier dog. The month of January was chosen for this because the holiday season has the highest rates of purchasing and or adopting a new family pet. Sadly, a large number of these dogs will subsequently be relinquished to local shelters, or abandoned, simply for behavior problems.
March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month
March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month and in this month’s blog, we are going to focus on some common household items that you probably have in your home. Products in green are safe, red is not safe, and red/green may be conditional. I do want to note that even though a product may have been deemed as “safe” improper use may not be good for you or your pet. Also, monitor your pet’s individual response to household items as they may have an individual reaction to a product; should this happen, I would avoid using that product in the future.
Understanding Pet Arthritis: Treatment Options and Awareness
As beloved members of our families, our pets bring immense joy into our lives. However, just like humans, they can suffer from health issues, including arthritis. Arthritis in pets is more common than many realize, affecting their quality of life. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of pet arthritis, discussing its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and how to raise awareness about this condition.
National Take Your Cat To The Vet Day
Has it been a while? Maybe it’s time for a visit! Many times our feline friends’ medical care can fall by the wayside due to the additional work and effort it takes to bring them in for veterinary care. Often, kitties hide or become very fearful, and possibly combative, prior to veterinary visits or whenever their carrier is taken out.
Wearable Patient Monitoring Technology for Small Animals
As a small animal veterinarian, it’s important to stay informed about the latest advancements in healthcare technology. Wearable patient monitoring devices have made significant strides in recent years, providing valuable insights into the health and well-being of pets. In this month’s blog we are discussing current technology options in case you are interested in some wearable tech for your furry companion.
New Puppies and Veterinary Care
Whether you got a “quarantine” puppy, a puppy over the holidays, or you’re planning to get one in the near future, the team at Alpine Animal Hospital has you covered with our new pet care tips! Welcoming a new puppy into your family is one of the cutest, sweetest, and most delightful experiences in life, but can also lead to a major lifestyle adjustment! Young animals require around-the-clock attention, and providing them with the right amount of love, exercise, socialization, and training are only a handful of the many components of new pet care.
What’s All the Hype About Dental Health Month?
That means that your dog or cat is at risk of developing periodontal disease if they don’t have consistent oral hygiene at home. And to clarify before we move on, ‘periodontal disease’ is basically an infection that has extended below the gumline into the tooth socket resulting in bone loss. Ouch!
Nutrition
We’ve all heard the phrase “you are what you eat” in reference to our dietary choices. Food matters and is a large component of a healthy lifestyle not only for us, but for our pets as well. Proper diets can contribute to overall wellness, disease prevention and treatment, and longevity of life.