Waterloo Animal Hospital

01/27/2025

Today is National Chocolate Cake Day! Although we love our chocolate, it's toxic to pets so always be sure to keep it out of reach. (405) 341-4747

01/26/2025

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01/25/2025

Here is a fun fact about our feline friends! (405) 341-4747

01/24/2025

Your Friday funny!

01/23/2025

Allergies can happen any time of year here in Oklahoma. If your pet is licking or chewing their feet or showing any other skin issues, it could be allergies. (405) 341-4747

01/22/2025

Winter is no time to PAWS your pet’s parasite prevention! Fleas, ticks, and mosquitos can survive year-round. Here’s your reminder to continue your pet’s parasite preventatives even through the winter months. (405) 341-4747

01/21/2025

Have you hugged your pets today?

01/20/2025

Cold weather brings some special considerations for our horses' feet! (405) 341-4747

Caring for horses over the winter months can be challenging with cold weather, ice, strong winds, rain and mud. Having a winter hoof care plan in place ahead of time can help eliminate some common challenges like hoof bruises, abscesses, thrush, and white line disease.

01/19/2025

As you’re working on your New Year’s resolutions, consider your pet’s health and wellness too! Bring your furry friend in for a nose-to-tail exam, vaccinations, and a discussion on diet, dental care, and more. Let 2025 be your pet’s healthiest, happiest year yet. (405) 341-4747

01/18/2025

Use of essential oils has become more common in our lives. Be aware that some concentrated forms can be very toxic to our pets. Be sure to always keep these away from where pets can access them! (405) 341-4747

01/16/2025

Make sure to regularly check your dog's weight to make sure they are on the appropriate size of heartworm preventative. Especially for growing puppies, we recommend monthly weight checks until they reach their adult weight. (405) 341-4747

01/15/2025

Did you adopt a kitten over the holidays? Their initial vaccines are so important to keep them healthy! Call us to schedule. (405) 341-4747

01/14/2025

Tapeworms are a common parasite to see in our cats and dogs. They are transmitted by fleas so keeping your pets on a flea prevention is a great way to prevent tapeworms as well! (405) 341-4747

01/13/2025

There are many good reasons to spay and neuter your dogs and cats, here's just a few of them! (405) 341-4747

01/12/2025

Horses are amazing! (405) 341-4747

Is your horse’s nighttime vision better than your daytime vision?

When comparing equine vision to human vision, the horse has a smaller visible spectrum (see image) which means they see a smaller range of colors than we do. However, horses have a structure in the back of their eye—called the tapetum lucidum—that humans do not have. This enhances vision in low light conditions and allows a horse to see better in the dark than a human does. However, reflections from the tapetum lucidum can also blur images and lead to poor depth perception at night.

Dilation of the pupil allows all species to see better in the dark. This process takes longer in a horse (45 minutes) than it does in humans (25 minutes). So, when a horse is asked to do something in a dark environment, it’s important to allow their vision proper time to fully accommodate.

Overall, the nighttime vision of a horse is better than the nighttime vision of a human. However, the horse’s nighttime vision is NOT better than the daytime vision of a human. Anytime you are asking your horse to function in a dim light situation, give them time to adjust. And if they are fearful, be patient and try to understand how things look from their perspective!
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Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

01/11/2025

The purpose of purring! (405) 341-4747