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Pet Hydration and Its Vital Importance During the Summer As the sunny days of summer draw near, our team at Animal House Veterinary Center wants to remind all pet owners about the crucial need to keep their furry companions well-hydrated. The warmer months bring with...

Pets as Carriers: Understanding Zoonotic Diseases and Ensuring Your Well-being Zoonotic diseases, which can be transmitted from pets to humans, are more common than you might imagine. While your pet may seem perfectly healthy, they could be carrying a transmissible...

Staying Safe at the Dog Park: Essential Tips for You and Your Canine Companion Venturing into an off-leash dog park can be an exhilarating experience, but it's important to be prepared and take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of your beloved four-legged...

Keeping Pets Safe While Swimming With the rising summer temperatures, swimming is a popular way for you and your furry companion to cool down. However, not all pets, even if they are called "dogs," know how to swim. Therefore, it's important to take certain...

When Does Your Pet’s Limp Require Emergency Care? If your pet is limping, it may not require emergency veterinary care unless it has other symptoms. However, if your pet is exhibiting certain conditions along with limping, it is important to immediately take it to the...

How to Get Ready for Your Pet to Pass Away Even though losing a pet is never easy, being prepared for it beforehand can lessen your mental and emotional pain. Here are four strategies for assisting with grieving and preparing for the eventual loss of your pet.  ...

Advice on Preventing Lyme Disease Sluggish parasites awaken as frigid winter weather gradually disappears and is replaced by warm spring temps. A month dedicated to preventing Lyme disease in dogs would therefore be ideal in April. Take steps to lessen the possibility...

Stay Aware of Pet Emergencies This Spring As the days brighten and become warmer, pets spend more time outdoors, which increases your pet’s risk for potential hazards. Keep your four-legged friend safe by staying aware of common springtime pet emergencies.   ...

5 Household Hazards for Your Pet In honor of National Animal Poison Prevention Week, which will take place March 19 to 25, our team wants to share some of the most common household products that are toxic to pets.    #1: Medications One of the most common...

Fun Valentine’s Day Pet Treat Ideas Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many other safe pet treats...