Safe Harbor Animal Hospital

08/29/2025

Enjoy every moment!

08/28/2025

Loyal hearts 💕

08/28/2025

Science has finally confirmed what every dog lover has always known—our dogs truly love us like family. 🐾

In a groundbreaking fMRI study by Emory University neuroscientist Gregory Berns, researchers discovered that when dogs smell their owner, the caudate nucleus—the brain’s center for joy and affection lights up more than when they smell food or other dogs.

This means your scent doesn’t just remind them of you it triggers happiness, comfort, and love on a deep biological level.

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For generations, dog owners have described their pets as loyal, affectionate, and even loving. Skeptics often dismissed these claims as mere projections of human emotion onto animals. But now, science has stepped in to settle the debate—and the evidence is overwhelming. A pioneering study led by D...

08/28/2025

Did you know your pet’s food and water bowls can be a hotspot for bacteria?

Research shows that while 67% of pet owners use metal bowls, only about one-third actually wash them after meals, some just give them a quick wipe. That’s exactly how the bacteria begins . The slimy layer that forms in water bowls after a day? That’s biofilm, which is a coating of bacteria that’s extremely hard to remove. Biofilm can harbor harmful pathogens like E. coli, Salmonella, and MRSA, making it easy for infections to spread from your dog to your family. Ick! Why food bowls csn do the same thing.

There are pros and cons to different types of bowls:

🥣Plastic: Chemicals in plastic can leach over time and interfere with melanin production, potentially causing “Plastic Dish Nasal Dermatitis,” which leaves your dog’s nose and lips pink and irritated.

🫖Ceramic: According to Hartpury scientists, ceramic bowls can harbor dangerous bacteria like Salmonella, E. coli, and MRSA, especially if the glaze is cracked and the bowl keeps being used.

🥄Stainless steel: Low-quality steel bowls have occasionally been recalled for heavy metal contamination. Stick to high-grade stainless (18/8 or 304 steel) from trusted brands.

🥛Glass: Durable, borosilicate glass (like Pyrex) is a safe, kitchen-friendly option for both food and water.

The best way to protect your pet (and your family) is simple: wash bowls after every meal with hot water and soap. If you have a dishwasher, run them through your dishwasher’s hot cycle once a week. You can also disinfect by coating with hydrogen peroxide, waiting five minutes, then rinsing.

08/27/2025

Our feline friends drink water grace and balance. 💦
Unlike dogs, which use their tongues to scoop water into their mouths, a cat uses the tip of its tongue to pull water upward, closing its jaws before gravity pulls the column of liquid back down toward the bowl.

08/27/2025

A powerful conversation with Dr. Emma Milne.

She’s spent 25 years speaking out—now she says “50 or 60 years later, it’s got worse.” ⏩ Read more about how social media, celebrity culture, and demand for quirky pets are fuelling extreme breed traits—at the expense of pet health.

Watch the full interview and learn what veterinary professionals can do more: https://hubs.li/Q03Dyk7j0

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Emma Milne has been speaking out about extreme conformation in dog (and cat) breeds for years. Recently, with the rise of influencers and celebrity culture, ...

08/26/2025

It's international dog day!🐕‍🦺National Dog Day is an annual event every August 26th to celebrate the bond humans share with dogs as pets and working companions. This day is the perfect time to spoil your own dog even more and raise awareness for dog welfare.

Every year on August 26, National Dog Day celebrates the bond between humans and dogs while spotlighting the many dogs still in need of a loving home. It’s a

08/26/2025

How hold is your cat?

08/26/2025

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08/25/2025

🚫🌽 Dog Owners, Beware the Corn Cob! 🐾

It’s sweet corn season… and your pup may be very interested in that leftover cob! But did you know corn cobs are super dangerous for dogs?

➡️They don’t digest well
➡️They can cause intestinal blockages
➡️ Emergency surgery is often the only fix 😔

Even small pieces can be harmful. So if you're grilling, picnicking, or just cleaning up after dinner—make sure those cobs go straight into a secure trash bin 🗑️

08/25/2025

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) announced new accreditation standards, including discouraging medically unnecessary ear cropping, devocalization, and declawing.

08/22/2025

Bigfoot understands the plight of the cat owner.