Paws At Play Veterinary Hospital

11/06/2024

As your pet gets older, their healthcare requirements will need to adapt to their new needs. Older pets may need to visit the vet more often than younger pets to check in on any chronic medical conditions, and to check for any new medical conditions that could arise.

11/04/2024

What Age is Considered Senior?

The age at which a dog or cat is considered senior depends on the species and the breed. For instance, large and giant dog breeds tend to have shorter lifespans than smaller dog breeds. And cats can, on average, live longer than most dogs.
While every pet may age differently, here are some general guidelines to help you determine when your pet may be considered a senior:

Cats: > 8-10 years of age
Dogs > 50 pounds: > 6 years of age
Dogs < 50 pounds: > 8 years of age

11/03/2024

Don't forget to change your clocks! ⏰

11/01/2024

November is Senior Pet Month! ❤️

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween - stay safe and spooky out there! 🎃

10/29/2024

Lets take a break from Adopt A Dog Month to celebrate International Cat Day!

10/28/2024

Step #2 - Establish a Routine

Determine your dogs care regimen in advance with the human members of your household. Who will walk your dog and when? How often will you feed your dog? Will your dog be allowed on the furniture or will they initially need to adjust to a crate? Where will they rest at night? Are there any rooms in the house that are off-limits?

10/24/2024

Prior to bringing your newly adopted dog home you will want to prepare the items your dog will need in advance. This includes having a safe space ready (typically a crate or gated area). Having a leash, collar, bowls and supply of dog food.

10/22/2024

Bringing a new dog into your life is an exciting event, but it’s also one that can be stressful for both you and your pup until you’ve settled into a routine. It can take days, months or longer for you and your pet to adjust to each other and for your dog to acclimate to your home, especially if your new pet has lived in multiple homes or shelters in the past.

Keep your eye out for some tips when bringing home your newly adopted dog.

10/21/2024

We offer a free first exam for any rescue pet that has been adopted within the past 30 days. Give us a call to schedule your new pets visit!

10/17/2024

10/16/2024

Why adopt from your local shelter?

Animal shelters are under tremendous pressure to accommodate the vast numbers of strays they receive each year. Some are forced to euthanize animals that cannot find forever homes, while others must turn away animals they cannot house. Adopting from a shelter helps relieve this stress and allows overburdened shelters to care for more animals.

10/15/2024

When looking to adopt a dog don't forget about the seniors!

10/11/2024

Since 1981, American Humane has celebrated “Adopt-a-Dog Month®” each October in an effort to help the estimated 3-4 million animals waiting in shelters every year get the loving, forever homes that they deserve.

Be a hero this month and adopt a dog from your local shelter or rescue group. You’ll be saving his or her life and greatly improving your own as dogs are amazing, supportive and heroic companions.

10/09/2024

Do you want to help shelter dogs but you're not financially ready to adopt?

Become a foster parent! You can help with socialization and training until they are adopted into their forever homes.

Listed below are some foster applications to some local rescue groups.

https://cfp-nc.org/foster-application/

https://pipsrescue.org/foster-a-pip/

https://2pawsup.org/applications/foster-application/

10/07/2024

Overpopulation is the main reason that shelters are full.

How can you help? Spay or neuter your pet to help reduce the number of animals in shelters.

10/03/2024

If you're unable to adopt a dog from the shelter there are other ways you can help!

Spread the word: Educate your friends and family about the importance of adopting shelter pets. You can also share adoptable pets' profiles on social media.

Friends of Wake County Animal Center

10/01/2024

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year.

Pictured below is Bennett. He's available for adoption through 2PawsUp Rescue.