Posts in Category: Pet Safety

Reptiles are clearly not cats or dogs, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t deserve the best care. Dental and oral health care is important for all species. All Pet Animal Hospital wants to be sure that our animal lovers of all kinds know how to best care for their pets. Keep reading to learn about reptile mouth rot and how to keep your scaly friend’s breath fresh and healthy.

Your dog or cat is an important part of the family. They curl up on the couch while you watch TV, and sometimes they just hop up for an extra dose of ear scratches. Saying they thrive on attention is an understatement.

If you’re the proud owner of a male dog, you may occasionally catch a glimpse of his fully exposed private parts—and it will likely be when you’re trying to make a great first impression on a new friend! Most of the time, these situations are temporary, if a tad awkward. But when a dog’s penis is permanently stuck in the outward position, this is a condition called paraphimosis, and it is a veterinary emergency that requires immediate attention. 

You may notice an emerging trend on social media where beautiful furry felines are participating in the great outdoors. Not all cats are lazy home dwellers who sleep and snuggle all day (although we do love those felines, too). Some cats are drawn outside with a sense of curiosity and wonder. Maybe your kitty seems to be interested every time you open the door to outside or your fluff spends her time in the windowsill staring at the buzzing activity outside. Or perhaps you just brought a kitten home with you and are wondering if you can bring them into your outdoorsy lifestyle and go camping, kayaking, or skiing with them. The answer is yes–you can prepare your fluffy companion for the outdoors with some training and safety tools.