Hayfield Animal Hospital

12/25/2025

🎄❤️ Day 12 of our 12 Days of Christmas: Merry Christmas! ❤️🎄

From our entire team to you and your furry family members, we wish you a warm, joyful, and very Merry Christmas! 🎅🐾

May your day be filled with cozy snuggles, happy wagging tails, gentle purrs, laughter, and all the magic this season brings. Thank you for sharing your pets with us and for being such a wonderful part of our community.

✨ Merry Christmas to you and yours — two-legged and four-legged alike! ✨

12/24/2025

🌈🎄 Day 11 of our 12 Days of Christmas: Remembering Our Rainbow Bridge Pets 🎄🌈
The holidays often bring happy memories—and for many of us, those memories include the pets who filled our seasons with love, laughter, and a little extra magic. Though they may no longer be by our side, they remain forever part of our hearts and our holiday traditions. 💖🐾

Today, we celebrate the joy they brought into our lives: the stockings they claimed, the wrapping paper they pounced on, the quiet moments by the tree, and the unconditional love that made every holiday brighter. Their legacy lives on in the stories we tell, the smiles they still bring, and the love they taught us to share.

✨ Let’s honor them together:
🐾 Share a photo or memory of a beloved pet who made your holidays special
🐾 Light a candle or hang an ornament in their honor
🐾 Take a moment to reflect on the happiness they gave so freely

Your memories help keep their spirit alive and may bring comfort to others walking the same path. This season, we hold space for love, gratitude, and the beautiful bond we never lose. 🌟🐶🐱

12/23/2025

🎄🐾 Day 10 of our 12 Days of Christmas: Enrichment Toy Ideas!

Keep those curious minds and busy paws happy this holiday season with fun enrichment activities that challenge your pet mentally and physically. Enrichment helps reduce boredom, burn energy, and encourage natural behaviors—all great during the hustle and bustle of the holidays!

✨ DIY & Easy Enrichment Ideas:
🐶 Stuffed KONGs or food puzzles (freeze for extra challenge!)
🐱 Cardboard box hideouts or paper bag play (handles removed)
🐶 Muffin tin game with treats hidden under balls or toys
🐱 Toilet paper rolls folded with treats inside
🐶 Snuffle mats made from fleece strips
🐱 Catnip socks or paper towel roll “treat tubes”
🐶 Scatter feeding or scent games
🐱 Window perches paired with bird-watching time

Looking for even more inspiration? The ASPCA has great step-by-step ideas:
🔗 DIY enrichment for dogs: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/canine-diy-enrichment

🔗 DIY enrichment for cats: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/feline-diy-enrichment

Enrichment doesn’t have to be fancy—just fun, safe, and engaging! 🧠🐕🐈
Stay tuned for Day 11! 🎅✨

The key to a happy and healthy dog is regular enrichment and allowing them to engage in their innate behaviors, such as playing, chasing, smelling, chewing and scavenging. By allowing your dog to engage in these behaviors, you allow them to be physically, emotionally and mentally satisfied.

12/22/2025

🎄🐾 Day 9 of our 12 Days of Christmas: Traveling With Your Pet ✈️🚗
Heading out for the holidays with your furry companion? Here are some last minute travel tips to make travel safer and less stressful for everyone.

🐶 Secure pets in a crate or pet seatbelt—never let them roam freely
🐱 Bring a familiar blanket or toy for comfort
🐾 Pack essentials: food, meds, leash, bowls, litter, and waste bags
🐾 Keep ID tags and microchip info up to date
🐾 Take frequent breaks for water, potty, and movement
🐾 Never leave pets alone in the car
🐾 Stick to normal feeding routines when possible
🐾 Research pet-friendly stops and lodging ahead of time

Whether you’re traveling near or far, safety and comfort come first. ❤️🐕🐈
Stay tuned for Day 10! 🎅✨

12/21/2025

🎄❄️ Day 8 of our 12 Days of Christmas: Winter Pet Safety Tips ❄️🐾

Today marks the first day of winter, and colder weather brings a few extra things to keep in mind to help pets stay safe, warm, and healthy.

✨ Winter Safety Tips for Pets:
🐶 Limit time outdoors in extreme cold—watch for shivering or lifting paws
🐱 Keep cats indoors whenever possible during winter months
🐾 Provide warm, dry bedding away from drafts
🐾 Wipe paws and bellies after walks to remove ice melt and salt
🐾 Use pet-safe ice melt around your home
🐾 Check cars before starting—cats may seek warmth under hoods
🐾 Continue monthly preventatives even through the cold months

Cold weather doesn’t mean less care—just a little extra love and awareness goes a long way. ❤️🐶🐱
Check out these other suggestions and stay tuned for Day 9! 🎅✨

12/20/2025

🎄🐾 Day 7 of our 12 Days of Christmas: Holiday Pet Traditions!

The season isn’t complete without the special traditions we share with our furry family. Whether it’s matching pajamas, opening a gift together, a snowy morning walk, or snuggling up for holiday movies—every tradition makes the holidays a little brighter. ❤️✨

What’s your favorite holiday tradition with your pet?
Share yours below and spread some festive cheer! 🎅🐶🐱

Stay tuned for Day 8!

12/19/2025

🎄🐾 Day 6 of our 12 Days of Christmas: Santa and his Elves Prep for Our Boarders!

‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through our place,
Santa’s helpers were bustling at a magical pace.
The kennels were cozy, the bedding fluffed with care,
In hopes that our boarders soon would be there.

The stockings were hung with treats tucked inside,
And toys wrapped in ribbon were stacked high with pride.
Our elves checked their lists—each pup, cat, and guest,
Ensuring their holidays would truly be the best.

Santa’s team has been hard at work making our boarding pets feel right at home—warm beds, festive cheer, and all the extra love they deserve this season. ❤️🎅🐶🐱

Stay tuned for Day 7!

12/18/2025

🎄🐾 Day 5 of our 12 Days of Christmas: Pet-Themed Christmas Trivia!
Time to test your holiday animal knowledge! See how many you can get right—answers in the comments (no peeking!).

✨ 1. Which popular Christmas plant is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten?
A) Poinsettia
B) Holly
C) Mistletoe
D) All of the above

✨ 2. In “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what is the name of the Grinch’s loyal dog?
A) Max
B) Sam
C) Buddy
D) Yule

✨ 3. True or False: Reindeer actually grow a brand-new set of antlers every year.

✨ 4. Which holiday food should pets never have?
A) Gingerbread
B) Turkey skin
C) Chocolate
D) All of the above

✨ 5. What animal was the first to appear in a live nativity scene, according to tradition?
A) Donkey
B) Sheep
C) Camel
D) Cow

✨ 6. True or False: Dogs can see Christmas light colors the same way humans do.

Drop your answers in the comments and tag a friend to play along! 🎅🐶🐱
Stay tuned for Day 6!

12/17/2025

Santa is here until 2:30 today!

12/17/2025

🎄Day 4 of our 12 Days of Christmas: Pet Stocking Stuffers!

Looking for simple, fun stocking ideas your pets will love? Try some of our favorite stocking stuffers!

Remember little gifts equal big tail wags! 🎁🐶🐱

Stay tuned for Day 5!

12/16/2025

🎄💛 Day 3 of our 12 Days of Christmas: Acts of Kindness!

Looking to spread some holiday cheer? Here are easy ways to support local animal shelters and rescues:

🐾 Donate food, treats, toys, or cleaning supplies
🐾 Send blankets or gently used bedding
🐾 Check their Amazon or Chewy Wish Lists
🐾 Volunteer your time or talents
🐾 Foster a pet for the holidays
🐾 Share adoptable animals on social media
🐾 Make a monetary donation—every bit helps

✨ Our Giving Tree!
One way we try to help give back to the rescues and shelters we work with is through donations and our annual Christmas Giving Tree! This year our proceeds collected through our Giving Tree and Santa photos will go to support King Street Cats and Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue.

Let’s make the season brighter for the animals who need it most. 🎁🐾

Stay tuned for Day 4 tomorrow! 🎅

12/15/2025

🎄✨ Day 2 of Our 12 Days of Christmas! ✨🎄
Now that we established that our fur babies are all on the nice list. Nothing says “you’re on the nice list” better than a batch of warm, homemade treats made with love. ❤️

So today we’re sharing homemade cat and dog treat recipes to keep your furry friends extra sweet this season! 🍪🐾

Here are a few easy, pet-friendly recipe ideas you can whip up at home:

🐶 Dog Treat Ideas:
• Peanut butter Christmas treats
• Frozen yogurt & berry treats
• Treats made from dry and/or wet food!

🐱 Cat Treat Ideas:
• Carrot & catnip treats
• Homemade pumpkin treats
• Treats made using canned food!

Share a photo if you try one—our team would love to see your festive kitchen creations! And don't forget to stay tuned for Day 3! 🎅✨