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How to Manage a Busy Body: Post-Op Entertainment Pets
Pet Health & Wellness
Whether you’re facing a planned or emergency surgical procedure, there’s a lot to prepare for. Each pet owner faces different levels of stress and anxiety, but one thing is true for everyone: Good post-op care is the key to a successful recovery.
Sound the Alarm on Disaster Preparedness for Pets
Pet Emergencies
September is National Preparedness Month, which focuses on how to respond safely in any natural or manmade disaster. This education encompasses what to do in the event of a variety of disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and so on. It also prepares you for the basics of an emergency evacuation.
The Big Bang: Noise Anxiety in Pets
Pet Health & Wellness
If you’ve observed your pet around the Fourth of July or during a thunderstorm, chances are, they were scared. They may have clung to you the entire time or made attempts to get out of the home. This level of fear can lead to a condition called noise anxiety.
Nature’s Gift? The Meaning Behind Cat Hairballs
Cat Health
Despite many years of living together, cats rarely lack the ability to surprise their owners.
Sure, we know when they’d enjoy a meal or a bathroom break, and we can sort of anticipate when they’re looking for a warm lap, but even seasoned cat owners may be hard-pressed to know exactly when hairballs might come up.
Decoded: What Does It Mean When Your Dog Barks?
Dog Behavior
The team at Conrad Weiser Animal Hospital is here to decode the mystery of the bark and the purpose it serves our four-legged friends.
Why Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month Matters
Pet Poison
Exposure to toxic chemicals is one of the most common reasons pets wind up at the emergency veterinary hospital. Statistically, most cases occur at home – even on the watch of responsible pet owners. As a result, the best defense is heightened pet poison prevention awareness.
An Overview of Asthma in Pets
Pet Health & Wellness
From allergies to environmental pollution, asthma is something that impacts hundreds of thousands, but did you know it can also be diagnosed in pets. Asthma in pets causes health problems and can decrease both the quality and longevity of life for cats and dogs. For some pets, asthma can become life-threatening without treatment.
The Importance of Routine Pet Blood Work
Blood Work
If you take your pet to all of their regularly scheduled wellness exams (and we certainly hope you do!) you’ve likely noticed we place a high value on prevention.
Allergy Testing for Pets: Do You Need to Consider It?
Allergy Testing
Pets who suffer from allergies can have it pretty rough. While some animals might have an annoying few weeks during ragweed season, others can have symptoms that last for a large portion of the year.
Post COVID-19: Avoid Separation Anxiety in Your Pet
Separation Anxiety
Now that we are beginning to return to a sort of normal after the pandemic lockdown, many adjustments must be made. Obviously, things won’t resume the old normal any time soon, but we are mostly back at work and attending to activities and obligations once more. After weeks, if not months, of being at home, it will be a bit of shock, right? The same is true for our four-legged friends who got used to our 24-7 presence.
