🐾🎓Medical Monday Tip: Start Training Your Dog for a Happier, Healthier Life! 🎓🐾
January is National Train Your Dog Month, and if you haven't started training your dog yet, now’s the perfect time! Training isn’t just about teaching tricks—it’s essential for your dog’s safety, behavior, and overall well-being.
✨ Why Training Matters:
• Builds a Stronger Bond between you and your dog.
• Improves Safety with basic commands like "sit," "stay," and "come."
• Prevents Behavioral Issues and improves socialization.
• Supports Emergency Situations like travel or vet visits.
💡 Start with the Basics:
• Crate training helps your dog feel safe and secure.
• Leash training ensures your dog is controlled during outings.
• Boundary training teaches your dog what’s okay (and what’s not!).
Training can take time, patience, and consistency, but the benefits are well worth it. If you're not sure where to start, a professional trainer can help guide the way!
Invest in your dog’s future today—your pup will thank you for it!
🐶: Jupiter doing agility training
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🐾💉Wellness Wednesday: Vaccinations – One of the Strongest Defenses for Your Dog 🐾💉
Did you know that vaccines have saved more lives than any other medical advancement? Despite this, vaccine hesitancy is on the rise, with many pet parents unsure about vaccinating their dogs. According to research, nearly 40% of pet owners believe canine vaccines are unsafe, and over 20% question their effectiveness. But the truth is, vaccines are essential for keeping your dog healthy and protected from serious, preventable diseases. 💪
Here's what you should know:
What Vaccines Can Do for Your Dog:
🐾 Prevent Serious Diseases: Vaccines protect your dog from dangerous diseases like rabies, parvovirus, and distemper.
🐾 Build Immunity: Vaccines train your dog's immune system to fight off specific pathogens without causing the disease.
🐾 Boost Community Health: Vaccinating your dog helps protect not just them, but other pets and even humans!
The Right Vaccination Schedule:
🐶 Puppies need a series of vaccines from 8 to 16 weeks old to develop their own active immunity.
🐕 Adult dogs need boosters to maintain immunity, especially for diseases like rabies, leptospirosis, and Lyme disease.
🐕🦺 Some dogs may require additional vaccines or boosters based on their health, breed, or lifestyle, so working with your veterinarian is key.
Why You Shouldn’t Skip Vaccines:
• Missed Vaccines = Risk: Skipping or delaying vaccinations leaves your dog vulnerable to preventable diseases.
• Legal Consequences: In many areas, rabies vaccines are legally required for pets, and failure to comply could result in fines.
When it comes to your dog’s health, vaccination is one of the most effective tools you have.
Talk to your vet about your dog’s specific vaccination needs and make sure they’re up-to-date. 🩺
Next up in our vaccine series: We’ll break down core vs. non-core vaccines, and why they matter for your dog’s health. Stay tuned!
🐶: Huc
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🐶: Zara
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Funny pet names we’ve had in the clinic! #willowbrookvet #funnypetnames
🐾 Wellness Wednesday Tip: Senior Dog Weight Management🐾
As our furry friends age, maintaining a healthy weight becomes crucial for their overall well-being. Here are some tips to help manage your senior dog's weight:
1. Balanced Diet: Choose high-quality dog food specifically formulated for seniors. Look for options that support joint health and are lower in calories. 🦴
2. Regular Exercise: Incorporate gentle activities like short walks or play sessions to keep them active without overexertion. 🐕🦺
3. Frequent Vet Check-ups: Regular visits allow us to monitor their weight and adjust diets or medications as needed.
4. Portion Control: Measure their food to avoid overfeeding and consider healthy treats like carrots or broccoli. 🥕🥦
🐶: Maizy snacking on a carrot
Remember, a healthy weight can lead to a happier, more active life for your senior pup! 🐶❤️ #WellnessWednesday #SeniorDogs #PetHealth #WillowbrookVet
🐾 Reminder to Keep Your Pet Safe & Healthy! 🐾
It's that time again! Just a gentle reminder to make sure your furry friend is up to date on their flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. 🐶💊 These little treatments go a long way in keeping your pet protected from pesky parasites and serious diseases.
And the best part? It's super easy—just a tasty chew that your pup will love! 🍖
Check out this adorable video of Axe enjoying his Simparica Trio chewable. Watch how simple it is to keep them safe and healthy!
🩺 Protection made easy, peace of mind for you!
Make sure to stop by or call us to get your pet’s next dose.
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✨New patient shoutout!✨ Everyone meet Binkle! 😻 He was the absolute sweetest cat for his exam and just wanted all the treats and attention. He presented for exam because of weight loss. Thanks to the benefit of bloodwork, we we diagnosed thyroid disease and he is now on the right treatment plan for him and on the road to recovery! 🐾😸
Willowbrook Veterinary Hospital, founded by Dr Quin Christensen in 1994, offers comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs & cats.
