Animal Health Clinic

04/25/2025

"Help❗"
"Calm my dog down."
I get it....I really do.
Teaching "Find" seems too simple to actually help.
Years ago I thought the same.
We can forget about a dogs natural instincts and just HOW important they are to encourage.
We can lose sight of the fact that many dogs enjoy being mentally challenged.
If you want to add relaxation, boost confidence, add enrichment, increase optimism......AND calm them.....teach this.
Easy video tutorial in the comments which also has other ways to help calm a dog.

This dog training graphic is available from https://www.abcdogsnz.com/product-page/abc-dogs-nz-find-simple-and-rewarding-fun?srsltid=AfmBOorG8zowpPmQNon7SpwAAQaPqcPUia5MXFgTy9u54x4oqMlgLTqt

04/25/2025

Puppy time 🐶! Fergie has an active family and lots of love.

04/25/2025

04/22/2025

Puppy time 🐶! Maisie was in for her first vet appointment today.

04/21/2025

It's National Pet ID Week - a terrific opportunity to remind pet owners to double-check that their pet's identification is up-to-date. If you've recently changed addresses or phone numbers, be sure your contact information is updated on your pet's microchip. Your veterinarian can help with that!

04/21/2025

Puppy time 🐶! Loki is quite photogenic.

04/20/2025

Happy Easter from the Animal Health Clinic family to your family.

04/19/2025

As many Americans are having more and more deliveries brought to their doors, delivery drivers are at an increased risk of dog bites.

These interactions have the potential for trouble, but with a little planning, training and preparation, dog owners can make sure these interactions are safe. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you’re expecting a delivery person to approach your house. Learn more at avma.org/DogBite

04/19/2025

As cannabis-derived products have become more available across the US, veterinarians have seen increased cases of THC exposure in pets. Here are the most common clinical signs in dogs. If you suspect your pet may have ingested a cannabis product, contact your veterinarian.

For a detailed guide to cannabis and its impact on veterinary medicine, check out avma.org/Cannabis.

04/18/2025

Puppy time 🐶! Willow is on her way to becoming a hunting dog.

04/18/2025

All dogs, even well-trained, gentle dogs, are capable of biting when provoked, especially when eating, sleeping, or caring for puppies.

The National Dog Bite Prevention Coalition (AVMA, State Farm Insurance, Insurance Information Institute, and Positively Victoria Stilwell) recommends the following tips. We can all by working together. Visit avma.org/DogBite to learn more.

04/18/2025

When you're teaching children about dog bite prevention and how to be safe around dogs, keep it simple. Here are a few easy tips to help children understand the importance of respecting dogs. Uncover more at avma.org/DogBite

04/14/2025

RECALL ALERT - Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 1,080 lbs. of their 2 lb logs of Kitten Mix Lot # N26 0114 and 1,380 lbs of their 2 lb logs of Puppy Mix Lot # N25 1230 due to contamination with Salmonella and Listeria.

The products were distributed between January 3, 2025 to January 24, 2025. The product is packaged in clear plastic and sold primarily in retail stores located in the states of: Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York State, Tennessee, Rhode Island, Wisconsin. For more information, visit avma.org/Recalls

04/14/2025

It's National Dog Bite Prevention Week! What is most important to note is any dog can bite: big or small, male or female, young or old. Even the cuddliest, fuzziest, sweetest pet can bite if provoked, so it's important to know how to avoid escalating risky situations and to understand when you should and should not interact with dogs.

Here are a few scenarios when you should avoid petting a dog. You can find more helpful tips at avma.org/DogBite.

04/11/2025

The Animal Health Clinic does not sell either of these products but our clients may have purchased them from stores in Nebraska.

Virbac Corporation is voluntarily recalling two de-wormer products for large dogs due to failure to meet the hardness specification during stability testing.

▪ Durvet Triple Wormer Flavored Chewables, 114 mg Pyrantel Pamoate, 114 mg Praziquantel, 2-count blister pack, Large Dog; Lot 230574
▪ 7 Way De-Wormer for Dogs, 114 mg Pyrantel Pamoate, 114 mg Praziquantel, 2-count blister pack, Large Dog; Lot 234003

The products were distributed in Nebraska. For more information, visit avma.org/Recalls

04/11/2025

Working on your spring cleaning list? Keep in mind that many cleaning products are toxic to pets. While cleaning, keep pets safe! Check out our 3 rules of cleaning in pet-friendly homes in the graphic.
Learn more here: https://aercmn.com/spring-cleaning-part-i-keeping-your-pets-safe

04/11/2025

Myth busting 101👈
"Awwww, look at that happy dog wagging their tail."
Whoa there🚫
A wagging tail can convey a plethora of emotions and even a mixture of emotions.
There is so much more to look at!
Each of these can convey different emotions.
The speed.
The height.
The direction (left or right).
Straight out, neutral, dropped down or straight up?
Then there is the context, the situation you are both in.... and the environment.
Add in other body language cues they can give with their eyes, ears, face, mouth, tongue, body and movements.
If you want to look at a video about tails and how the position, speed direction etc can show us how they feel....video in the comment section.
Of course a happy dog can wag their tail.....but we really do need to look deeper at that wagging tail and exactly what it can mean.

This dog training graphic is available through https://www.abcdogsnz.com/product-page/abc-dogs-wagging-tails-the-biggest-myth?srsltid=AfmBOop_tkj_qd-2Zr-m3LvKI_iKJTgvyc0J7zfxpjqURwzbrqN_I2yN

04/11/2025

Happy ! Pets make every day better, and veterinary teams help to protect those pets.

Whether it's National Pet Day or any other day, it's always an opportune time to celebrate pets and learn more about the importance of wellness exams: https://bit.ly/2Srm7RJ