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How To Prevent Dog Bites
May 21 - 27, 2017 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. There are 70 million dogs in the world and every single one of them can and WILL bite if forced to do so. The breed of the dog does NOT matter. Even a 3 1/2 pound teacup poodle can become...
National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day Have you ever watched the news after a disaster hits and seen how many pets had to be left behind? Have you heard how many pets become lost and are never to be reunited with their families? Disasters...
TO Bunny OR NOT TO Bunny, THAT IS THE ?
For the last several years, right before Easter, I start to see posts on social media regarding getting a pet rabbit for a child. Starting about a month or two later, we start to see posts about needing to find a new home for the bunny. The...
Holiday Pet Safety
Tis the season to be merry! Not just us humans but our pets too! Not all, but some pets love the family coming to visit for the holidays. The extra attention, the extra food, what's not to love?! Well, an emergency room visit to the vet is not...
Nov. 6-12, 2016 is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Nov 6-12 is National Animal Shelter Appreciation week and let me tell you, they deserve to be appreciated! Looking to adopt a new pet? Check out your local shelter! Maybe life has thrown you an unexpected curve ball and you now need to find a...
Is your pet having accidents in the house? Urine trouble.
One of the most common calls we get is when a client finds out there dog is peeing in the house or the cat isn't using the litter box. When a dog that is usually house trained is found to be having accidents, it is often due to medical reasons....
Fleas Go Away, You’re Ticking Me Off!
So as summer draws to an end, the annual debate on year round flea, tick and heartworm prevention, comes up again. Even after all the facts and statistics that have been gathered, this debate still continues among many doctors in our field....
Have you read the latest GAHsip?
Gahanna Animal Hospital has a new groomer!! Have you met her yet?! Her name is Abby and she's super sweet with the humans and their furbabies! Abby Armentrout completed her apprenticeship at Blendon Kennels in Westerville. She has six years of...
4th of July Pet Safety
This blog is going to be short and straight to the point. Keep your pets inside and safe during the 4th of July weekend and holiday. I unfortunately can't say the following enough: Make sure your pets have current I.D. tags on at all times,...
Preparing for Your Pets in Case of a Disaster
June: National Pet Preparedness Month Have you ever watched the news after a disaster hits and seen how many pets had to be left behind? Have you heard how many pets become lost and are never to be reunited with their families? Disasters come...