Lake Cable Animal Hospital

12/04/2025

World Wildlife Conservation Day
Today is about spreading awareness about preserving and protecting the natural world and its inhabitants. This includes stopping an end to wildlife crime and supporting the Endangered Species Act.
One of the most important ways we can all do this today—and every day—is by supporting the Endangered Species Act. For over 45 years, this law has been a critical champion for saving and protecting some of our favorite animals. From the Arctic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, we can see the ESA’s impact: ninety-nine percent of the more than 2,000 species listed as part of the law have survived, and many have been set on a path to recovery.

Dedicated efforts to protect our planet's incredible creatures and their habitats, ensuring future generations get to share in the wonder of nature.

12/02/2025

National Mutt Day
Mutts are known by many names – mixed-breeds, crossbreeds, hybrids, Heinz 57s, half-breeds – but these lovable mixes often make wonderful additions to the family. Mixed breeds come with a unique look and personality all their own.
Today we want to celebrate these lovable, unique pets that have come into our lives and hearts and to educate the public about the many mixed breed dogs that desperately await new homes and to celebrate the amazing characteristics that the mix of breeds creates in each individual dog.
Looking for a mutt of your own: Petfinder is just one of the many websites that list pets that are available for adoption in your area.
Mixed breed dogs tend to be healthier, better behaved, they live longer and are just as able to perform the duties of pure bred dogs - such as bomb and drug sniffing, search and rescue and guiding the blind. There are millions of loving and healthy mixed breed dogs and cats sitting in shelters, who are desperately searching for a new home.
Let's see some of your mixed breed dogs

11/30/2025

National Pet Diabetes Month
Is your pet drinking a lot of water and urinating a lot? Quieter than normal? Losing weight?
These symptoms could indicate Diabetes Mellitus or other illnesses.
We want to educate pet owners about how diabetes can affect dogs and cats.
It is estimated that 1 in 300 adult dogs and 1 in 230 cats in the US have diabetes.
Diabetes cannot be cured, but with proper treatment and monitoring your pet can live a long, happy life.
Pets with diabetes cannot produce or utilize insulin properly, preventing the conversion of food to energy.
If you are concerned that your pet is showing symptoms of Diabetes, contact your veterinarian today.
New medications are available for cats - Senvelgo and Bexacat
https://www.aaha.org/resources/diabetes-management-for-pets/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNBGSVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFmUFJ6Umw4ZUlzWUVmblVJAR6sCqYQO_jla2nGuVCudIGWi85Ljgp_-4uqciyQh0Yshye4guhTZDsmXujMHg_aem_m53N2ns8iMngieryBna0JA

11/27/2025

11/25/2025

Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips
Thanksgiving brings family and friends together.
We want our pets to have fun during the holidays and keep them safe.
* If you are traveling, make sure you have made arrangements for your pets - are they are staying at home, going to a kennel or traveling with you? Some things to have - proper car safety restraint, their own food and water, up to date vaccine records, emergency numbers...
* Keep holiday foods away from your pets. Many of the foods are fatty and can cause significant GI symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea and life-threatening pancreatitis. Bones can injure the GI. Sweets including chocolate, xylitol, raisins, grapes can be toxic. Raw yeast dough should also not be given.
* Keep the trash, decorations, and plants out of reach.
* If hosting a party, make sure to watch your pet when people are coming in and out. Is your microchip information correct and up to date? Also some pets are anxious when company is visiting, talk with your veterinarian about what options there are for your pet.
*If you feel that your pet has eaten food, trash or plant that is going to cause a problem, call your veterinarian or local veterinary ER quickly.
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/thanksgiving-pet-safety

11/23/2025

Manatee Awareness Month
A time to celebrate the beloved, iconic, marine mammal and to bring awareness and shed light on the challenges imperiled manatees face every day. Manatees are large, aquatic mammals that are aquatic vegetation and often spend hours eating. Manatees are strong swimmers, capable of reaching speeds of 15 miles per hour in short bursts. Manatees rest from 2 to 12 hours a day either suspended near the water's surface or lying on the bottom, usually for several hours at a time.
https://www.worldanimalprotection.us/latest/blogs/10-facts-about-manatees/

11/19/2025

U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) is observed each year from November 18-24. The purpose of the observance is to raise awareness of the importance of appropriate antibiotic and antifungal use and the threat antimicrobial resistance poses to people, animals, plants and their shared environment.
https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/antibiotic-stewardship/us-antibiotic-awareness-week

11/17/2025

National Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Awareness, Research and Education Day.
Feline infectious peritonitis is one of the important infectious diseases for our cats often affecting young cats. FIP can also be challenging to diagnose in some cases. Often there is a lack of clinical signs or laboratory changes. We rely on information about signalment, history, physical examination findings, and diagnostic testing.
We now have Remdesivir to help our cats!
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/feline-panleukopenia

11/15/2025

Adopt a Senior Pet Month and Senior Pet Health Month -
If you’ve been thinking about adding a pet to your family, consider opening your home and your heart to an older dog or cat in need. While small kittens and puppies may be adorable, older pets are just as loving and loyal as their younger counterparts.
https://invma.org/senior-pet-health-month-why-wellness-visits-are-essential-for-your-senior-pet/

11/12/2025

World Animal Enrichment Day
Environmental enrichment, also known as behavioural enrichment, provides species-appropriate challenges, opportunities and stimulation. Environmental enrichment includes the regular provision of dynamic environments, cognitive challenges and social opportunities.
An enriched environment should promote a range of normal behaviours that animals find rewarding as well as allowing animals to positively respond to potential stressors. For example, opportunities to hide or climb away from visitors or more dominant co-specifics.
Examples for dogs
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/canine-diy-enrichment
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/feline-diy-enrichment

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.

11/11/2025

Veterans Day
Today we honor all veterans for their dedicated service, sacrifice, courage, and defending our freedoms.

Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Con...

11/08/2025

International Human Animal Bond Day and
Human Animal Relationship Awareness Week and The Animals & Society Institute
to raise awareness of the importance of human-animal relationships, and to highlight both the benefits of, and potential problems associated with, these relationships. ASI’s goal is to improve and expand knowledge about the variety of human-animal relationships in order to order to create safer and more compassionate communities for all—people and animals.
We as pet owners know that the human animal bond is real. It is a powerful and beautiful bond that benefits all. For us, it helps to reduce stress, anxiety and improve our overall quality of life.