Don’t Forget Your Pocket Pet Has Needs Too

Don’t Forget Your Pocket Pet Has Needs Too

Is a pocket pet a pet that fits in your pocket? Well, sure, but each pocket pet is a unique and small individual who has its own special pet care needs. Before you bring a pocket pet home, there are some things you need to know so they’ll be happy in your care. What Is […]

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Just a Slip: Luxating Patella in Dogs

Just a Slip: Luxating Patella in Dogs

Dogs and humans share many of the same body parts, and the knee is no exception. Because canines are quadrupeds, though, their knee (or more properly, stifle) tends to experience a few more issues. Luxating patella in dogs is a more common issue affecting the knee that our veterinarians at Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent […]

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In a Heartbeat: All About Heart Murmurs in Pets

In a Heartbeat: All About Heart Murmurs in Pets

There is not much arguing about it: the heart is a pretty important part of the body, be it in an animal or a person. When something is wrong with it, the results can be pretty devastating. Heart murmurs in pets are not uncommon, but thankfully not all of them are panic-worthy. Animal Medical Hospital […]

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It’s Trendy, but Is Coconut Oil Safe For Dogs?

It’s Trendy, but Is Coconut Oil Safe For Dogs?

Humans have long used coconut oil for cooking, and it is featured in various culinary traditions throughout tropical regions. Contemporary trendsetters laude the versatility of coconut oil. Products containing coconut oil are ubiquitous these days, but is coconut oil safe for dogs?

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Are These 3 Fad Diets Harmful To Your Pets?

Are These 3 Fad Diets Harmful To Your Pets?

The diet industry is constantly trying to sell us new kinds of foods that will supposedly help us lose weight fast or increase energy levels, and it is no different for our pets. Every day, we are bombarded with ads for a new grain-free dog food diet or a raw food diet that is better […]

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What Is Catnip and Should I Give It To My Cat?

What Is Catnip and Should I Give It To My Cat?

Catnip has a comedic reputation of giving cats a certain kind of high, but what is it, really? Is catnip a drug for cats? Can cats overdose on catnip? The team at Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care is here to help you learn the truth about catnip and what it does to your feline […]

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Pet Lethargy: Are They Sick or Just Tired?

Pet Lethargy: Are They Sick or Just Tired?

For every pet behavior, there could be many possible reasons that explain why they do certain things. Some behaviors occur suddenly and cause great concern. Others tend to sneak in over time until they become part of the everyday routine. Tiredness or uncharacteristic fatigue is just one example of this. While certain pets, like seniors, […]

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Catios and Cat Enclosures: What You Should Know

Catios and Cat Enclosures: What You Should Know

Catios are a newer development on the cat-owner front. If you’ve never heard of catios before, be ready to have your mind blown.  According to Catiospaces.com, “A Catio is a cat enclosure or ‘cat patio’ that provides feline safety and enrichment outdoors. Whether you have an indoor or outdoor cat, a catio can be the […]

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What’s Better, Scheduled Meals or Free Feeding?

What’s Better, Scheduled Meals or Free Feeding?

The votes are in. Dogs are 100% for free feeding. Humans are on the fence. Which is better? There are pros and cons to both options. Still, dogs are all-in on the idea of an open bowl! The team at Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care is here to help you decide which option is […]

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Is Pet Depression a Real Thing? (And What To Do About It)

Is Pet Depression a Real Thing? (And What To Do About It)

Almost all of us have felt down in the dumps at some time or another. While we humans do tend to anthropomorphize our pets just a little, it doesn’t seem to be too far of a stretch to wonder if animals can have the blues as well. Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care knows that […]

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