Lake Cable Animal Hospital

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.

11/06/2025

National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
Lymphoma is one of the most common forms of canine cancer. The day reminds us to stay vigilant and check our dogs regularly, so we can potentially head off any problems before they arise.
Although any organ in a dog’s body is susceptible to lymphoma, the disease is most likely to start in the lymph nodes.
Some of the dogs diagnosed with lymphoma do not show symptoms of the disease. Some signs of cancer we should be aware of include:
a swelling that continues to enlarge; red, irritated patches which become ulcerated; loss of weight, vomiting and diarrhea; difficulty breathing, a sore that will not heal;weakness and loss of interest in physical activities.
The majority of dogs diagnosed with canine lymphoma are middle-aged and senior.
According to the AKC Canine Health Foundation, an estimated 1 out of every 15 dogs will develop lymphoma in their lifetime.
Airedales, Basset Hounds, Boxers, Bull Dogs, Bull Mastiffs, Saint Bernards and Scottish Terriers are among the breeds at higher risk for developing lymphoma.
https://vet.purdue.edu/wcorc/cancer-research/canine-lymphoma-research.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawNBEqRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvVVJLU0RZRlhlWndkSG1zAR4YW45V2t6ezRsLmg1TbnW5t0VDMrt0FY1rxJlazq2Ms2CP5Jfy4Zrv50qFqA_aem_LtqcRUF8nZx0TkBar9FTFw
Clinical Trials
https://vetcancersociety.org/resources/clinical-trials/

The Werling Comparative Oncology Research Center (WCORC) is discovering new ways of treating lymphoma in both dogs and humans.

11/03/2025

"One Health Day answers the urgent need for a One Health trans-disciplinary approach towards solving today’s critical global health challenges. It is a timely initiative that gives scientists and advocates a powerful voice for moving beyond current provincial approaches to emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, climate change, environmental pollution, and many other problems, to a holistic default way of doing business."
https://www.onehealthday.com

11/02/2025

National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
* We are successfully treating cancer more than we did before, thanks to advances in early recognition and treatment.
* Currently, the cause of most neoplastic diseases is not known and, therefore, prevention is difficult. There is evidence that secondhand smoke increases the risk of some cancers in dogs and cats. Spaying reduces the risk of mammary cancer in dogs.
* Check with your veterinarian if you see any of these signs:
Abdominal swelling
Bleeding from the mouth, nose or other body openings
Difficulty breathing
Difficulty eating
Lumps, bumps or discolored skin
Non-healing wounds
Persistent diarrhea or vomiting
Sudden changes in weight
Unexplained swelling, heat, pain or lameness
https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/cancer-pets?fbclid=IwY2xjawNBFD9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvVVJLU0RZRlhlWndkSG1zAR5YnMYyDmqsfs4N3sQvND_7ivOenGjVgVb6y2sXNUi5sjaLWnvb3yUFqLh2CQ_aem_1qUu0bEg5VTdAbmwWGBs3Q
For clinical trials:
https://vmc.vet.osu.edu/clinical-trials-office/current-trials?fbclid=IwY2xjawNBFINleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvVVJLU0RZRlhlWndkSG1zAR6in6ki4Y7WRi2gujArHglbniDRVC9l1JAIY_RpNsPeAItaH3vu0L9H8X4ejA_aem_tvySnhQSUcjgzL_ZE6OFDA

https://vetcancersociety.org/resources/clinical-trials/
Visible mass/tumor
Many of these signs seen can also be seen with non-neoplastic conditions, but they still need prompt attention by a veterinarian to determine the cause.

Pets today have a better chance of being successfully treated for neoplasia and cancer than they did before.

11/02/2025

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
This week honors the people who dedicate themselves to caring for the shelter animals. Animal shelters are are essential and provide many services.
They provide a safe place for animals, a place to adopt the next pet, investigate animal cruelty and neglect, reuniting lost pets, and many more. They are about 4,110 shelters in the US that provide shelter for 6-8 million animals but not all are adopted.
https://www.petfinder.com

10/30/2025

Black Cat Awareness Month
National Cat Day
Let us take a moment to celebrate the beauty and uniqueness of black cats. Black cats are just as sweet and loving as any other pets.
Black cats are 50% less likely to be adopted than other cats in shelters often due to their association with "bad luck" and being more difficult to photograph.
National Cat Day Cat Day was first created by Colleen Paige to bring attention to the plight of the domestic cat. Then was adopted by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to encourage adoption and the issues with feral cats and possible solutions. Cat’s are closely tied to humans, whether as pets or as feral animals ranging throughout cities and towns. As pets they are dearly loved and have brought joy and laughter to millions of people around the world.
Shelters are full of cats and kittens in need of forever homes. These feline fur babies come with as many personalities and many colors and coats. Today (and let's be honest - everyday) is the purrfect day to give extra attention to your feline friends.
Don't forget that neutering and spaying our furry companions helps reduce the abandoned population.
Post a picture of your beautiful cat!

10/26/2025

Halloween Safety Tips:
*Make sure all the treats, candy, other people food, candles and jack-o-lanterns, glow sticks and glow jewelry are safely out of reach from your pets. Chocolate, candy containing xylitol and other items can be toxic.
* All pets should have identification in case they escape when the door opens. This includes a collar with a tag and microchip.
* If your pet has it's own costume, make sure it fits properly, is comfortable, and doesn't have pieces that can become foreign bodies.
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/halloween-safety-tips?fbclid=IwY2xjawMYMUlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlNVFnOEUyY1JqN29sWmVBAR5WSPAY0GdttbJ2sNw9NUZ0DUivlPI5WIaVDDSmtjyHJll_Tv_-HCAYz1t0LA_aem_D8oC6xBY-0cAj73aMbKoyg