Roseland Animal Hospital

11/04/2024

National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week
November 3-9, 2024

Send kind words
Send gifts
Spend time with them :)



South Bend Animal Resource Center - SBARC
Humane Society of St. Joseph County
Refuge

11/03/2024

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS DAY!

TURN BACK THOSE CLOCKS

11/02/2024

November is National Adopt a Turkey Month!

Since 1986, Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt a Turkey Project has encouraged people to sponsor one of our rescued “spokesturkeys” for the holidays instead of eating one.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween to those celebrating!

Celebrate howl-oween with these paw-sitively silly dog puns and jokes that'll have you woofing with laughter.

10/29/2024

As if we needed a day to celebrate cats, I mean, they deserve to be celebrated every day and I'm pretty sure that I've met some that demand this acknowledgement even in the exam rooms.

We love cats for their sense of independence but desire for companionship.
Their sense of adventure yet enjoyment of security and safety.
Their ability to turn the most normal uneventful days into times of joy and enrichment for both them and us.

Thank you cats, for being you!

Of course we appreciate our cats every day, but national cats day is a perfect excuse to rally with our fellow cat parents to spread the ...

10/28/2024

Halloween is here and with fun there are also risks. (otherwise it wouldn't be as much fun, right?😉

Here are some tips to keep your pet safe during this costume-wearing, candy-snacking, glow-in-the-dark, scary decoration with noises, motion and lights, holiday:
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Halloween can be the spookiest night of the year, but keeping your pets safe doesn’t have to be tricky. Our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center recommend taking these simple precautions to keep your pets safe, happy and healthy this Halloween.

10/25/2024

Gang, ticks are still here.
Make sure you keep you and your pets safe by reducing exposure and using proper safe medication and/or products if applicable.

And if you want to learn a bit more about these blood suckers - click the link:

https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/about/tick-lifecycles.html

Ticks require blood meals at each stage of life to survive.

10/21/2024

Today is Reptile Awareness Day

Reptiles can make "cool" pets. 🤣😂🤣😂

But seriously, they really can be great pets if you know what you're doing. Always learn before you add. I've attached a link with great information for husbandry on most lizards. Both myself and Dr. Lesniak have spent some time learning at Chicago Exotics. Check it out.

http://www.exoticpetvet.com/lizards.html

10/18/2024

What exactly is a veterinary technician and what do they do?

In short - everything other than surgery and diagnosing. However, in some states they can do surgeries as well!

Our technicians are our operational core. They are the wheel house of our clinic. They make sure our patients, your pets, receive the medical care they need.

From diagnostics such as cytologies, blood panels, and f***l examinations for parasites to x-rays and ultrasounds, these team members are INVALUABLE. They are the fuel that makes a clinic run!

The veterinary industry is almost always hiring - if you are interested in trying out veterinary medicine apply today!

Learn more here:
https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/veterinary-technologist/

10/17/2024

And last but not least in our celebration of Vet Tech Week....... Kat!!

Kat originally joined our team as an animal health assistant in our boarding department. She was clearly meant to work with animals. We temporarily had to allow her to leave in order for her get her degree and we are so happy to have her back!
This is her FIRST celebration of Vet Tech Week as an RVT!
Kat brings the fresh energy of recent education to our team and keeps us on our toes daily. We appreciate having her on board and are excited to watch her continue to grow.
Kat has plans to continue advancing her education within and outside of the veterinary medical field. We will all benefit from this.
Welcome to the clinical team Kat!

Please make sure to share some kind words with her here or in person the next time you see her.

10/16/2024

Cont'ing the Vet Tech Appreciation = Kiera!

Kiera joined our team in 2017. She has held all positions other than CSS. She recently graduated with her RVT and has become fully integrated as a thriving and high-achieving vet tech here at RAH.
Kiera has sort of "grown up" in veterinary medicine with us at RAH and we are so proud of who she is and what she has already and continues to accomplish.
Kiera is a "take life by the hands and drive it where you want it" kind of person. She is always out for adventures and fun.
We are so very fortunate to have Kiera as a very dedicated and hard-working employee at RAH. She defines what it means to be a member of RAH.

Make sure to leave some kind words here or in person the next time you see her.

10/15/2024

Continuing Nat'l Vet Tech Week and celebrating Rose today!

Rose has been with me at RAH since I joined in 2007 (she was already a team member at that time). Rose is one of the truest hardest working people I have ever met. She lives, breathes, bleeds animals. If I ask her, she does it. She is a living pulse of RAH. Many of you over the years and interacted with Rose and I hope you can take some time to share some kind words, memories either here or in person.

10/14/2024

This week is National Veterinary Technician Week and today we are celebrating Nicole. Each day this week I will celebrate one of our technicians and then end with a celebration of the role of technicians in our veterinary medical field.

Nicole joined our RAH team in 2014.
She graduated from Brown Mackie College receiving her degree in Veterinary Technology and achieving her RVT status.
Nicole quickly became an integral life source here at RAH. I couldn't do what I do here every day without her! She helps make sure this clinic is operational - from staffing, to training, to job performances and of course nursing - she is the all around go getr' done person! You name it, she's probably done it. She is a foundational aspect of our office and we are very fortunate to have her here.

Please make sure to share some kind words with her here or in person the next time you see her.

10/12/2024

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Find the best things to do this weekend around The Bend all in one spot. From live music at local parks to guided hikes to festivals, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Pick a specific date or browse to find your next thing to do.

10/10/2024

This year a former client returned to our office with a new pet. She had been without one for a while. We were talking and she asked what was something our team liked and I told her my team appreciates snacks from clients. So every time she brings Walter for visits she brings us goodies. We really appreciate it!!!!

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to tell our team thank you, sends a letter of gratitude or remembrance to us, shares treats and meals with us. We really appreciate the kindness. Kindness doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Smiles are free.

Hopefully we do the same for you. We love our job. We love seeing our clients. We get nervous if it’s been too long since we last saw you. We get concerned if you miss an appointment. We truly care and I hope you can see that. And I’ve been known to ask people not to move away because I’ll miss them. We really do grow attached to you!!

10/10/2024

Today is World Mental Health Day - what one thing can you smile about today? 😁

- waking up to greet the day (we don't all get to do this) 🏠
- making a cup of coffee (we don't all get to do this) ☕
- driving to work (we don't all get to do this - car, gas, employment) 🚗
- speak to someone (we don't all get to do this) 🥸

You get the point. ❤
No matter where we are in our day and in our minds, we can choose to find at least one thing that can make us smile. Take care of yourself and those around you. 🫶

10/09/2024

is Pet Obesity Awareness Month.

What can you do? 🧐
First is to understand and acknowledge if your pet is overweight. I've attached a site for you to review that can guide you through measuring if your pet is at a healthy weight or not. 9 out of 10 pet owners with overweight pets believe their pet is at a healthy weight! 😞😞

If your pet is overweight - have a conversation with your veterinarian on best strategies for weight loss. Perhaps there are diet changes that would be beneficial on top of reduction in caloric intake and increases in physical activity. 🏋️‍♀️🤸

Did you know that pet's carrying excess weight are at higher risk for joint disease and discomfort, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease? In other words, you can REDUCE your pet's chances of these ailments by keeping them lean. You can IMPROVE their quality of life by keeping them lean. You get MORE years with them when they are at a healthy weight and those years have MORE years without disease. 😍🐾

One of the most devastating reasons families are forced into humane euthanasia for their pet is mobility due to excessive weight. 🥺

Please help your pet get the MOST out of their life with the LEAST amount of time with disease by keeping them lean. 😇

https://www.petobesityprevention.org/dogbcs

10/08/2024

This is incredibly accurate.
I love how no matter where you practice, the breed standards are the same. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

09/30/2024

Puppy mills
Today is Puppy Mill Survivor Day

I can easily say, I HATE puppy mills.

They are doing well, though, because I see a lot of their product.

How can you help me stop puppy mills? Consider starting your efforts by watching this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPiF_b4Okx0&list=PLkEJ7kXwf4nb2Z2I1uyPykoy2QcrObux5&index=2

It will be hard, because when you get to see your potential new family member, it will not be in these crowded cages. But if you know what to ask and what to look for you can help end this horrible business.

September is Puppy Mill Awareness Month! Today we talk about Unlicensed and licensed puppy mills and how they operate. ...

09/28/2024

September 28th is World Rabies Day.

While most of us will be fortunate enough to get through our entire lifetime without seeing a pet die from or a humane be exposed to rabies, it is still very real and present.

Learn how to become an advocate and educator on rabies for yourself, your family, or even your community.

The global burden of rabies

09/26/2024

Well, seems fitting that we are celebrating adopted dog day and national dog week in the same week.🥳

As if we really needed science to tell us how important dogs can be to improving our health - I mean they are totally awesome and wonderful and amazing and ........🤩

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-science-based-benefits-dog/

Recent research shows that owning a dog is good for you physically and emotionally. Here are the science-backed benefits of owning a dog.

09/23/2024

Today is adopted dog day.

Many know I'm a big fan of adopting animals. My home currently is shared with 3 adopted dogs. Today, I'm going to highlight Benji. Please feel free to share your adopted dog story and photo with us too! 🐾❤️

I added Benji (Benjamin when in trouble) to our family in the fall of 2016. I had lost the last of my former "pack" the year prior (one such dog being my soul dog - IYKYK) and I needed a canine. Like needed. So I set out for a much different type than usual. I wanted an "office" dog. One that was easily portable and small enough to not get in the way but could sit on my lap while charting at work. To be my stress buddy.😎

My search took me to Homeward Bound Animal Welfare Group where one evening I was introduced to this scruffy little guy. He was walked to me where he promptly ran over to me and crawled in my lap and sat there. I was on the floor in the lobby with several other people and animals around. Well, that sold me.😍

I took him home and do you know what he did?😳
He charged at my family and tried to bite each and every one of them. They had to run and jump up on furniture to get away from the monster I just unleashed on them. Needless to say, this little furball still had my heart but he did not fit my plans. He continued this behavior at work trying to bite my team and barking non-stop at any other animal or person. 😝

He is now 9 years old and we love him.
He has traveled with us on camping trips near and far.
He has stayed in hotels with us.
He is the only dog permitted on furniture (his safe haven from the other dogs).

He is our Benji boo boo.

09/22/2024

Today is the first day of fall. I LOVE fall! The colors, the temperatures, the sports, and so on.
To kick this season off I thought perhaps we could use some internet assistance for ideas of fall pet activities.
If you decide to give one a try, let us know and share pics!

https://neaterpets.com/blogs/news/14-fall-activities-you-can-do-with-your-pet

Fall is a time for walks in the crisp autumn air, pumpkin patches, Halloween treats, and Thanksgiving eats. With so many great things going on this time of year, it’s no surprise fall is America’s favorite season. Need some ways to celebrate with your fur babies? Here are 14 fall activities you ...