Blog Entries - 2014

Winter Tips for Pets

Baby It’s Cold Outside!!!!

 

It’s that time of year again! The holidays are in full swing with decorations everywhere you look and the joy of giving all around. We are feeling the holiday cheer here at House Vets for House Pets and want to share it with you!

Santa and his elves will be stopping by our hospital on Sunday, December 14th between 11a.m.-1p.m. for pictures with your furry family members. The pictures are free and printed while you wait! We are collecting pet related items for donation to local animal shelters, so stop by our hospital anytime to take a look at our ‘Giving Tree’ and choose a gift tag for donation.

Winter is knocking on our door and that means it’s time to take a moment and make a plan for you and your pet to ensure you are not stuck in a difficult situation!

            With colder weather come hazards to your pet’s health and safety. There are salts and chemicals applied to streets and sidewalks all throughout the holiday season and these can be harmful to your pet. Try to avoid these areas when walking, or use doggie boots to protect your pet’s paws from the harsh environment.

Guests will most certainly be coming and going in and out of your home throughout this time of year. Be sure to have house rules clearly set for your pet and guests. Having a set guideline for how to handle your pet will put guests and your pet at ease during these stressful times. Make sure your pet has a quiet and safe place to go if they want to get away. This could be a quiet bedroom, bathroom or kennel that is just for your pet. Also make sure guests know what is allowed as far as snacks/table food goes. This will help decrease your pet getting an upset tummy from human foods.

We are excited to celebrate the holidays and usher in the New Year with all our furry companions! Come by to see Santa and meet the elves! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

 

 

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The "C" Word

Posted on: May 29, 2014
Tags: Cancer
Cancer awareness in people is everywhere:fundraisers, preventative screenings, you name it. Unfortunately, our furry friends can be affected by many different types of cancer, too. Most of the time, we don’t recognize the presence of the cancer until read more …
Prescription: Nutrition

Prescription: Nutrition

Posted on: May 13, 2014
Tags: Prescription Diets
The number of different pet foods out there is absolutely staggering. There are lots of brand names that we have never even heard of, let alone have experience with. The variety of choices of foods for healthy pets is impressive; there is also a wide read more …
Come have some fun at Fit Club!

Come have some fun at Fit Club!

Posted on: April 22, 2014
Tags: Fit Club
While you are at work for the day, does your pet spend the day alone, sleeping, bored, maybe in a crate? Is he excited and ready to play when you get home, but you are exhausted from a long day of work? Or, in all these April showers, are they cooped up in read more …
Does you pet have a parasite?!?

Does you pet have a parasite?!?

Posted on: April 16, 2014
Tags: Intestinal parasites
When you call to schedule your pet's yearly exam and we ask you to bring a stool sample, I'm sure no one is really looking forward to collecting that sample; however, it is one of the most important things you can do to protect your pet and your family from read more …
Time for "The Talk": Spaying and neutering your pet!

Time for "The Talk": Spaying and neutering your pet!

Posted on: April 11, 2014
Tags: Spay/neuter
Thanks to campaigns by animal shelters and welfare groups, lots of people know that spaying and neutering their pets can help to reduce the numbers of unwanted cats and dogs that end up in shelters, possibly being put to sleep. This is most definitely an read more …
Does your pet have anxiety?

Does your pet have anxiety?

Posted on: April 3, 2014
Tags: Anxiety
People suffer from a lot of stress and anxiety, and pets can suffer from many varieties of anxiety, too. Separation anxiety is one of the most common, and occurs when the pets are left alone. Dogs are commonly affected; cats, I think, enjoy the alone time read more …
Is your pet covered with insurance?

Is your pet covered with insurance?

Posted on: March 25, 2014
Tags: Pet insurance
With all the coverage in the news recently about healthcare and insurance plans, many people are feeling insurance information overload. However, it is such big news and a big deal because insurance helps us to defray the sometimes unmanageable cost of read more …
Take advantage of HVHP Boarding!

Take advantage of HVHP Boarding!

Posted on: March 19, 2014
Tags: Boarding
Do you have a big spring break trip planned, and need someone to care for your dog or cat? Here at House Vets for House Pets, we have a full-service boarding facility that will take care of all their needs while you are gone. For our canine friends, have a read more …
What to expect when you are expecting… a new pet!

What to expect when you are expecting… a new pet!

Posted on: February 25, 2014
Tags: Adopting a pet
So, you have decided you are in the market for a new furry friend. There are many questions to answer—what species? What breed? What age? In this age of PetFinder and social media broadcasting pictures of pets in need of homes, there is no trouble read more …
It's Pet Dental Month!

It's Pet Dental Month!

Posted on: February 17, 2014
Tags: Dentistry
Show us that beautiful smile! February is pet dental month, and we are focusing on our smiling patients. We love to see pearly-white smiles on our furry friends, but too many of them are getting serious dental and periodontal disease. Three quarters of all read more …
Just say yes to AAHA accreditation!

Just say yes to AAHA accreditation!

Posted on: February 5, 2014
Tags: AAHA Accreditation
If you have been to House Vets recently, you have likely seen our plaque or banner exclaiming that we are now AAHA accredited!  But what does this mean to us, and what does it mean to you? The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) started creating read more …