Polar Pets Veterinary Clinic

11/06/2025

November is Senior Pet Month!

November is Senior Pet Month! Take this time to celebrate the dogs and cats who’ve been by our sides through every stage of life. 🐾

Senior pets now make up 44% of the pet population, and they deserve care that meets their changing needs with compassion and expertise.

The 2023 AAHA Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats help veterinary teams create practices that don’t just accommodate senior pets but actively welcome them—with attention to medical care, behavioral needs, environmental comfort, and client communication.

Empower your team to be champions for senior pets. ❤️
🔗 Read the full guidelines: https://hubs.li/Q03QP0Bm0

11/06/2025

November is Senior Pet Month! Please adopt/rescue senior pets in need of furever homes!

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month - a month dedicated to helping older pets find loving forever homes. If you're considering adopting a senior pet, here are a few helpful FAQs so you are best prepared to handle their needs: https://bit.ly/4o3Y5tc

08/28/2025

Check your pet food for recalls!

RECALL ALERT - Viva Raw LLC, Charlotte, NC is voluntarily recalling two lots of dog and cat foods due to contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The recall is for Lot 21495 (Viva Ground Beef for Dogs; Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies) and Lot 21975 (Viva Ground Chicken for Dogs; Viva Chunked Chicken for Dogs; Viva Chicken for Cats; Viva Pure Chicken).

The products were distributed between July 2, 2025 and August 21, 2025 directly to consumers nationwide and to a small number of select retailers in NY, IL, SC, FL, KS, CA, and AZ. The product is distributed as frozen 1 lb. bricks in clear vacuum packaging and the lot number is printed on the top of the packaging. MORE: http://bit.ly/468C99x

08/15/2025

Also if traveling with a pet some countries require microchips! Please call today to schedule an appointment 907-531-3322!

On , we're sharing a few important reminders on the importance of microchips - such as:

➡ 1 in 3 family pets will get lost
➡ Microchipped dogs are more than twice as likely to be returned to their owners and microchipped cats are more than 20 times as likely to be returned to their owners

And remember - while microchips greatly increase the chances that pets will be reunited with their families if they are lost or stolen…a microchip only works if its registration information is accurate. Visit avma.org/CheckTheChip to learn more.

08/14/2025

It’s , a day to show some appreciation for these scaly critters! Lizards have been around since the time of the dinosaurs, and today there are over 6,000 known species!

Thank you to all the veterinary professionals who care for our reptile friends - and pardon us while we get scientific - but be sure to check out all of Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - JAVMA's articles related to lizards: https://bit.ly/453ihnT

08/05/2025

Kittens at Anchorage Animal Care and Control!

08/05/2025

School starts soon! Don't forget about your pets!

📚 As kids return to school, pets face changes in routine, companionship, and activity. These shifts can cause stress, boredom, or behavior changes — but you can help them adjust smoothly.

🦴 From building quiet spaces to scheduling enrichment and exercise, these five strategies can ease the transition for your furry family members.

🔗 Dive deeper with this article from Trends magazine: https://hubs.li/Q03B18f30

07/17/2025

We are closing the clinic early on Friday July 18th 2025 to go dip netting! We will be back to normal business hours on Tuesday. Have a great weekend!

07/01/2025

Fireworks and your pets!

It’s fireworks season and time for a reminder in dog safety! You can never be too cautious when it comes to keeping your pets safe. Fireworks can be extremely scary and many dogs go missing this time of year. While it can be very tempting to bring your furry friend along for the celebrations, they’re safest at home - in a crate or secure room.

07/01/2025

Summer camp fire hazards.

Break out those sleeping bags, folks! Camping season is here! Get ready for a summer filled with hikes, campfires and s’mores. Before you head out on your summer adventure, for campers who bring along their furry friends, we have a few pet safety tips from our experts