Pawsitive Results Animal Rehabilitation Center

11/07/2024

November is National Senior Pet Month. Let's see those senior pets!

11/05/2024

Who else is having trouble adjusting to the time change?

11/03/2024

Hopefully everyone was able to enjoy that extra hour of sleep this morning.

10/31/2024

Happy Howl-O-Ween!

10/30/2024

Costumes aren't the only thing that can be scary around Halloween. Many of the treats that we enjoy this time of year are poisonous to our pets. Taking just a few minutes to make sure that these tempting and dangerous treats are stored away correctly can help everyone to enjoy a Happy Halloween.

10/29/2024

Today is National Cat Day. Nettie is one of the cats that we are currently treating. She is recovering from a traumatic brain injury and doing great!

10/28/2024

Today is National Chocolate Day. This is a fun day for us humans but a very scary day for our pets. Even small amounts of chocolate can be toxic to our pets. The severity of symptoms can vary based on the size of the dog, the amount of chocolate, and the type of chocolate that was ingested.
If you are concerned about something your pet has ingested, please contact the Pet Poison Helpline.

10/27/2024

10/23/2024

Did you know that using puzzle feeders can help your pet with their weight loss journey? Just like with people, when we eat slower it allows our body to communicate the feeling of being full without over-eating. Kongs are one of many great ways to slow down the rate at which you pet eats (while also exercising their brain). Just be sure to watch the variety and amount of food used to stuff them to keep the calories within an acceptable limit.

10/21/2024

Weight loss is easily broken down to calories consumed vs calories burned. First you have to look at the number of calories that your pet is consuming and look at ways to decrease that number. One easy way is to substitute a small portion of their food with a vegetable like green beans or carrots. On average 1/4 cup of dog food has between 80 and 110 calories. Meanwhile, a 1/4 cup of green beans have 7 calories, and a 1/4 cup of carrots have 25 calories.
As with any food change it is important to start off slow to make sure there are no GI issues.

10/20/2024

Who else has fun Halloween costumes for their pets?

10/18/2024

A great alternative to high calorie treats are fruits and vegetables. While fruits and vegetables do have less calories, they should still be given in moderation to avoid GI upset.
Not all fruits and vegetables are safe for dogs, so be sure to do your research before introducing a new snack.

10/17/2024

Billie is a great example of how diet change and exercise can help with weight loss. She started to come to us about a month ago when she came into the care of a local rescue. Through diet change and exercise she has been able to lose 9 lbs so far, look at that waistline! Keep up the good work Billie and thank you for all of the rescue volunteers!

10/16/2024

Weight can play a major role in the health of your pet's joints. Overweight pets have increased joint stress which leads to pain and less activity before the cycle starts over. Weight and activity levels are the parts of the cycle where the owner has the ability to make a significant change to improve their pet's quality of life.

10/14/2024

It is vet tech appreciation week!
Vet techs wear many hats when it comes to taking care of our pets. In a single day they may be a phlebotomist, radiology tech, data management, dental tech, anesthesiologist, receptionist, lab tech, and janitor (just to name a few). We appreciate all that you do!

10/14/2024

Happy Monday!

10/12/2024

Today is the day! We are very excited for the open house.