Van Aken Pet Hospital

12/22/2023

Christmas at the clinic.

11/16/2023

Sharing even a small piece of turkey with a pet can trigger life-threatening pancreatitis, and it's best for their health not to share any table scraps, says veterinarian Karen Halligan. Fatty foods are particularly bad for pets, as are creamy foods and anything containing alcohol, chocolate, garlic...

11/13/2023

Despite depictions in cartoons, cats naturally become lactose intolerant after weaning and lack the enzyme needed to digest cow milk or cream, and many are sensitive to a milk protein called casein, says veterinary cardiologist Bruce Kornreich, director of the Cornell Feline Health Center. Abandoned...

11/01/2023

Halloween at the clinic

06/26/2023

Poppy is getting ready for the Fourth!

05/19/2023

9 years ago I was hit by a car and then saved by my forever new family. I decided to visit Dr Johnsen to celebrate!

05/19/2023

A 16th birthday for Orion Was celebrated by her family today at the clinic

02/21/2023

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12/13/2022

Christmas tree needles, water, lights and ornaments pose dangers to pets, and veterinarians suggest gating off access or spraying trees with deterrents such as citrus or bitter apple to protect pets. Attach ornaments securely, place breakable and easily chewed ornaments out of pets' reach, wrap ligh...

11/04/2022

A pet should be seen by a veterinarian immediately if it has a seizure that lasts longer than five minutes or has more than two seizures within 24 hours, says veterinary neurologist Kari Foss. The veterinarian will conduct a neurological exam to diagnose the cause and may prescribe medication to red...

08/08/2022