Dr. Stacy Rourke, DVM at Guardian Animal Clinic

01/12/2025

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Today is Kiss a Ginger Day. Give a sweet smooch to that fabulous ginger in your life.

01/07/2025

We will be open our regular hours today, 9 AM - 5 PM. Please be careful if you’re out and about today!

01/06/2025

CLOSED today due to the road conditions. Be safe out there and don't hesitate to post pictures of your furry friends' opinions on the snow! 🐶🐱❄️

01/02/2025

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Today is National Pet Travel Safety Day! Hitting the road with your pet this year? Here are 6️⃣ tips to keep in mind if you're planning on traveling with your pet in 2025.

12/31/2024

Be safe!💕

12/31/2024

🐶🐱 Closed today and tomorrow!🐶🐱

We will return at 9 AM, Thursday January 2nd.

In case of emergency, please contact Diley Hill Animal Emergency Center at 614-829-6444, 9695 Basil Western Rd. Canal Wi******er.

Happy New Year!

12/29/2024

Our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center want to remind you of some things to watch out for — and a few tips — to keep your pet safe, happy and healthy going into 2024!

12/27/2024

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Craft project for today.

12/26/2024

🐶🐱 Closed today🐶🐱

We will return at 9 AM, Friday, December 27.

In case of emergency, please contact Diley Hill Animal Emergency Center at 614-829-6444, 9695 Basil Western Rd. Canal Wi******er.

12/23/2024

12/22/2024

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12/19/2024

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Two new, preliminary papers identify a gene related to a cat’s coloration. The work also explains why tortoiseshell and calico cats tend to be females

12/16/2024

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Learn fun ways to involve your cat in this holiday season, from preparing your house for holiday guests to participation in holiday traditions.

12/14/2024

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After 60 years of searching, geneticists have finally identified the gene behind the marmalade coloration in domestic cats.

12/12/2024

Fun way to keep your dog busy!

Box of Surprises for Canine Enrichment

Looking for a budget-friendly way to entertain your dog? A Box of Surprises is a simple yet exciting activity that taps into your dog’s curiosity and problem-solving skills!

How Does It Work?

A Box of Surprises is exactly what it sounds like: a box filled with layers of goodies and challenges for your dog to explore.

Benefits:

Encourages natural behaviours: Dogs love to sniff, paw, and dig! This activity lets them safely channel those instincts.

Mental stimulation: Figuring out how to get to the hidden treats keeps their mind sharp.

Eco-friendly fun: Reuse items from around the house.

What You’ll Need:

A cardboard box (size depending on your dog)

Treats or kibble

Crumpled paper, toilet rolls, or small fabric scraps to act as fillers.

Optional: safe toys, frozen treats, or puzzles for added layers

How to Set It Up:

1. Scatter a few treats or kibble in the box.

2. Fill the box with crumpled paper, toilet roll tubes, or other fillers, hiding more treats throughout.

3. Close the box or leave it open for easy access.

4. Supervise your dog while they explore, sniff, and paw through the box to find the hidden treasures.

Pro Tip:

If your dog tends to eat things they shouldn’t, use only dog-safe materials and keep a close eye on them.

Your recycling bin is full of useful items for your box of surprises.

This is a great rainy-day activity and can be adapted to suit dogs of all ages and abilities. What would you put in your dog’s Box of Surprises? Let us know in the comments!

12/11/2024

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12/09/2024

The AVMA joins in the celebration of International Day of Veterinary Medicine - a day to recognize the amazing efforts of veterinary professionals across the globe in helping to protect the health of humans and animals.

Thank you for all you do! 👩‍⚕️🧑‍⚕️👨‍⚕️🐶🐱🐾