Fezzik came in for an appointment yesterday, and we just could not get enough of him! π€ #newfoundland #veterinarian #bigdogs #vet #trickshot #tricksfortreats #oregon
We asked everyone working today which breed of dog is their favorite. Do you hear your favorite? ππΎπ€π» #vetclinic #veterinary #vetmedlife #vettech #doctor #csr #lovedogs
Happy Vet Tech Week! ππΈπΆ
(featuring Taya, Alicia, Rachel, Angela, Gerilee, and Deanna)
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Happy Vet Tech Week to all of our wonderful technical staff! β€ππ½
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Back Scratchin' Cat
Had an unusually talented feline in house last week. She has the unique ability to use her front leg to scratch her back!
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We tend to stay in for extra cuddles during βοΈ cold weather βοΈ but, did you know our pets can get cabin fever, too? π§
In the case that you decide to take them out into the cold for an extended period of time, remember that exposure to cold dry air and repeatedly coming from a warm home to cold outdoor weather can lead to chapped, cracked paws and flaky, itchy skin in pets! πΎ
When your pet comes back inside, always dry their body paying special attention to their underbelly and in between their toes to remove any snow, ice, salt, or chemicals. π π
Things we see everyday that prompt us to ask about your pet's parasite control......behold, the ear mite.
If your pet is constantly scratching at their ears, it could be a yeast and/or bacterial infection and/or it could be ear mites. Any way it pans out it's very uncomfortable......and can you say ITCHY??
We're happy to take a look for you! π Your furbuddy will thank you. We promise.
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In 2010, the Association of Professional Dog Trainers established the first-ever National Train Your Dog Month.
The purpose of this month is to bring awareness to the importance of socialization and training and, most of all, to remind the public that training your dog can be easy and fun!
If you happened to welcome a new pup to the family this holiday season, check out their website for some amazing resources that will help you and your family learn about everything from teaching your children about dog safety to how to handle your barking dog and everything in between!
https://trainyourdogmonth.com
Poll! Does your pet like the snow? Answer in the comments with the corresponding emoji!
βοΈ = Yes!
π₯Ά = No!
π§ = Never seen it!
We all know the adage "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" and we're here to tell you that this is far from true!
When you first got your pet, you more than likely spent a lot of time training them and teaching them basic commands. Now that your pet is older, training might be far from the first thing on your mind.
Pets, particularly dogs, are happier when they are mentally and physically active! One-on-one training provides exactly that in addition to getting the attention they may be craving. Specifically when using positive reinforcement methods!
Positive reinforcement is when rewards come when you do something correctly, even though you may not know what youβre supposed to do. No punishments are ever handed out.
There are many benefits of using positive reinforcement training methods for pets, including:
β€οΈ Reduction in fear and stress of pets
𧑠A strengthened bond between pet and owner
π Faster learning of new behaviors
π Ability to teach unnatural behaviors
π Ability to teach complex behaviors
π Children can safely use this method (training involving punishment can be dangerous)
It's #walkyourpetmonth and we want to know---how often do you walk your pet? Once or twice a day? A week? A month!
Let us know in the comments down below!