Rounding Up Our Best Pet Blogs of 2019 

Rounding Up Our Best Pet Blogs of 2019 

Has 2019 been a whirlwind year for you, too? It seems like we are busy, busy all of the time, so we understand that catching up on reading seems impossible. One of the benefits of pet blogging is that we can disseminate quality, relevant blogs about pet health and wellness in a succinct way. Topics […]

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February is National Pet Dental Health Month

February is National Pet Dental Health Month

 Studies have shown that a healthy mouth can actually add years to your pet’s life.  80% of dogs and 70% of cats will have some form of dental disease before they turn three.  Dental problems don’t just affect the mouth, either.  Dental disease can have adverse effects on the heart, kidneys, and other major organs.  […]

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January is Walk Your Pet Month

January is Walk Your Pet Month

What a great way to start the year!  Exercise is very important in helping your pet live a healthy and long life, and walking your dog can actually help you to meet your own fitness goals.  A recent study from the University of Missouri found that people who walk with dogs are more consistent in their […]

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Rabies: A Fatal Disease That Affects People Too

Rabies: A Fatal Disease That Affects People Too

Rabies is a generally fatal viral disease that affects the central nervous system and can infect all warm-blooded animals, including humans.  The virus lives in the saliva, and animals can contract rabies from a bite from an infected animal.  In Europe, foxes are the main reservoir while in North America the skunk, fox, raccoon and […]

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Can you guess AMH’s most popular canine breeds?

Can you guess AMH’s most popular canine breeds?

We did a study last year on the top breeds we see here at Animal Medical Hospital. Here are the results: Labrador Retriever Labrador Mix Golden Retriever Yorkshire Terrier Pit Bull Jack Russell Terrier German Shepherd Shepherd Mix Terrier Mix Boxer Cocker Spaniel Shih Tzu Miniature Schnauzer Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Shetland Sheepdog

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How does your dog enhance your life?

How does your dog enhance your life?

A survey by a USA TODAY blog showed that 47% of respondents say their dogs offer them companionship, while 16% said their dogs help them exercise. 15% said having a dog amuses them, 15% said it helps them relax, 5% said that it helped them heal and 2% said it helped build community. All great […]

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New Lymphoma Treatment Shows Promise In Dogs

New Lymphoma Treatment Shows Promise In Dogs

Researchers at the University of Illinois have identified a new target for the treatment of lymphoma and are testing a potential new drug in pet dogs afflicted with the disease. At low doses, the compound, called S-PAC-1, arrested the growth of tumors in three of six dogs tested and induced partial remission in a fourth. […]

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Concerned about salmonella in dry pet foods?

Concerned about salmonella in dry pet foods?

There’s been a number of stories in the news recently about the link between dry pet foods and salmonella – especially in children. And recently, a report published in the journal Pediatrics reported on 79 cases of human Salmonella infection from 2006-2008 associated with contaminated dry dog and cat food – the first such report […]

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UPDATE: P&G Expands Voluntary Limited Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods

UPDATE: P&G Expands Voluntary Limited Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods

Procter & Gamble has expanded the recall of various dry pet foods. It now includes all sizes and variety of Iams dry Veterinary Formulas, and some Eukanuba brands as well. Please be sure to check any dry pet food you have. Customers can call 877-340-8823 for product refunds and/or replacements. Read the full recall announcement […]

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Iams Dry Cat Food Recall

Iams Dry Cat Food Recall

If you use Iams Veterinary Formulas Feline Renal cat food, you’ll want to check the Lot and UPC Codes listed in this article from the American Veterinary Medical Association: Procter & Gamble is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of its therapeutic renal dry cat food as a precautionary measure, because it could be contaminated with […]

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