Animal Health Clinic

08/30/2024

08/30/2024

Kitten time 🐈! Sittin’ pretty Kitty.

08/30/2024

This really does have the ability to help reactive dogs 💥✅
I know it may look a little confusing which is why we made a video that shows EXACTLY what to do and when.
Those that know about movement words and u turns...know just how powerful these two small steps can really be when helping a reactive dog.
The link to the video is in the comments. 🙂

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08/29/2024

Puppy time 🐶! Zevah has an interesting name.

08/29/2024

Puppy time 🐶! Wilson came in for a puppy check.

08/29/2024

Puppy time 🐶! Sport is waiting for that ear cartilage to firm up.

08/28/2024

Puppy time 🐶! Blu’s siblings were all at HHS and now she has a new furever family.

08/28/2024

Which bowl is best? 🥣 Plastic might not be fantastic, and metal might not be marvellous. In general, glass or ceramic bowls are better for cats. 🐈

Plastic bowls can scratch easily, and these scratches can harbour bacteria and odours. Stainless steel is hygienic and easy to clean but, if your cat wears a collar, the clink of a disc or bell against the metal can be unpleasant for them. Metal bowls could also have a cooling effect on food, which is not ideal as their natural diet would be warm, so cats would prefer their meals served at room temperature.

Size and shape matter too! A wide and shallow bowl is best to help prevent the cat’s sensitive whiskers touching the sides and allow them to monitor their surroundings when eating.

🐱 Each cat is in an individual with their own preferences, so some cats will happily eat and drink from metal or plastic bowls.

What bowl does your cat like to use?

08/28/2024

The first time I saw someone do this I was shocked.
I thought it was a one off, clearly it isn't and social media "influencers" have started to spout this as a "solution".
When I first saw this a few years ago, I could see the skin under the belly twisting and stretching while a lead was tightly pulled up from above.
There was bruising and this dog was certainly in pain.
All because someone wanted a quick way to teach a dog to walk beside them.
Companies even sell carabiners that encourage using this method.
What people may not realise is this can kill a dog.
The belly is not well protected...at all.
The intestines are right there and there are no bones in that area to protect those precious and vital organs.
That constant pressure and squeezing can and DOES cause serious abdominal issues.
PLEASE don't be tempted to follow this trend if you have seen it on social media.

08/27/2024

Puppy time Chapter 2 🐶! Frida’s legs are already growing fast.

08/27/2024

Puppy time 🐶! Miley was a little nervous but the cuteness still shines through.

08/27/2024

Every cat’s hidden thought when a human wants them to do something, lol.

08/27/2024

So simple, very powerful and so important😀✅but...use it wrong and it will lose ALL it's power .
You wont regret adding this in to your everyday interactions with your dog.
This really is for all dogs✅
However, it is especially important for reactive dogs.
If you have yet to add a movement word in, do it. You will not regret it! 🙂
You will no longer struggle to get their attention away from the dandelion they have been sniffing for 2 minutes (because you really have to get home)....say your movement word and watch the automatic response.
Fantastic !!!
EVERY reactive dog and every dog that we teach a loose lead walking technique soon know the power of a movement word....and it really is powerful !
Practice it when your dog naturally starts to walk, NOT when you want them too (just yet).
They need to understand that it means movement, so practice it when they start to move.
You will be surprised just how often you can slip it in during the day.
Toileting.
Doorways.
Getting up from a nap.
It doesn't take long and if you start to remember every time you begin walking again to say it, you are well on your way to have an automatic response from your dog.

Give it a go, add it in whenever you can and you will be amazed how it can be used....but use it with a little caution.
Don't use it to make your dog walk towards something they dislike.
BUT once understood....you can use it to make your dog move away from something they are triggered by.
Use it to change direction.
Use it to distract away.
Use it to advocate ! 🙂

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08/26/2024

If it were up to us, every day would be International Dog Day, but today, it actually is! 🐶🐕🐾 Comment below a pic of your favorite dog!

08/25/2024

Being frantically chased is not play❌
You may have noticed this yourself. 👀....if play is allowed to get to that hyper, frantic play, signals are not given well, and not received well and that can lead to big issues.💥
Maybe you expect your dog to play with all other dogs.❓
Guess what ?
Dogs do not need to play with all other dogs, in fact it is healthy to be choosy with who they interact with.
Dogs have the right to consent to play or not.
Just because we wish them to play does not mean they consent.

Toys.
So many issues arise with dogs playing with their own toys around others they do not know.
They can be highly prized items. The simplest way to avoid issues is don't play with your dogs toy around other dogs you do not know and even if you DO know them caution is needed.
Many dogs do not like to share.

Pairing dogs with different play styles and energy can cause big problems.. A dog that constantly chases may not read the "cut off" signals given by the less energetic dog.

Always listen to the little voice inside....and if you are at all unsure, advocate and stop play, or don't allow it to even start.

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08/24/2024

Living with multiple cats can be rewarding, but it also comes with challenges, such as intercat tension. Recognizing and addressing this tension is crucial for maintaining the health and happiness of your cats. What is Intercat Tension? Intercat tension refers to social tension between cats and is

08/24/2024

The Food and Drug Administration announced July 31 that no public health concerns are associated with Nestlé Purina Pet Care pet food after completing a review of the products that generated a jump in adverse event reports last year.

08/23/2024

Kitten time 🐈 Chapter 2! Bug has very expressive eyes.

08/23/2024

It is hard...no doubt about it.
Having a new puppy is challenging. Also rewarding 🥳🍾😀.
We have just uploaded a new video to YouTube that covers all the tips and tricks we KNOW work, details in comments.
There will be good days, there will be bad days.
Puppy toileting issues are just as common as feeling the puppy blues and often they go together. It can be incredibly frustrating for everyone, including your puppy.

Hang in there new puppy guardians ! 🙂

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08/23/2024

Today is Take Your Cat to the Vet Day! 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ You and your veterinary team are the MVPs when it comes to keeping your cat healthy.

Schedule a check-up and your cat will thank you! 😻😽

08/23/2024

If you want to know how to have puppy potty training success, then you need advice from a puppy trainer because we know all the puppy toileting tips you real...