Choosing a Veterinarian pawnation.com

While convenience of location is an important factor when choosing a veterinarian, there are many other things to consider. Yes, price shopping is a necessary step when determining whether to choose one practice over another, but you should also be thinking about the value of the service you are receiving - is the price of a service more or less at one veterinarian's office compared to that of another? If the answer is yes, you should ask more questions: Will the veterinarian spend more time with me and my pet? Are additional services included that may not have been mentioned? What about safety; how well-trained is the veterinary staff? Are safer drugs and proper doses being used? For more advice about choosing a veterinarian, click here.

Top Summertime Tips for Pet Safety By: Dr. Jim Humphries, Veterinary News Network

Summertime! Finally, your chance to relax and unwind! With your sunblock, sunglasses and a good book, you plan to enjoy the day at the pool! Suddenly, you remember your dog is in the yard – unsupervised …surely he will be okay for a couple hours. Or will he?

Summer temperatures might be great for tan lines and boating trips, but the excessive heat and increased outdoor activities could spell disaster for your pets. As the mercury rises, take just a few moments to insure that your pets are safe and prevent an urgent trip to the animal ER with a summertime emergency! Read More

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

The ASPCA officially launched its "Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month" on April 1. Read More.

H1N1: A Concern for Pet Owners?

There have been reports of possible H1N1 infection found in cats and ferrets in Utah and Oregon. According to the AVMA, the Oregon Public Health Veterinarian has reported that a pet cat has died of a possible H1N1 infection, although confirmation of results is pending. Read More.

Shedding Pounds With Our Pets! (myvnn.com)

Losing weight is a challenge for both people and their pets. With obesity levels at an all time high in North America, how can we reverse the trend and start shedding those pounds? The good news is that working out with your pet has definite advantages!

They might not understand the aerobics instructions and they can’t use free weights, but it’s possible that our pets may be just as valuable as expensive exercise machines in helping us humans lose weight. Read More.

Vets on alert for canine flu, but most dogs don't need vaccine (USA Today, 8/30/2009)

As the nation braces for what could be a rough flu season, dog owners wonder whether their households might get hit with a second threat: canine flu. Read More

Jefferson Animal Hospital will make the vaccination available to our clients once it has been proven safe to administer.

Australian cat home after straying 2,400 miles - Associated Press

HOBART, Australia -- A cat named Clyde was reunited with his owner on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 after a mysterious three-year odyssey in which the long-haired Himalayan strayed 2,400 miles into the Australian Outback.

Ashleigh Sullivan, 19, said she had given up hope of ever finding Clyde after he vanished when he was about one year old from her family home near Hobart city in Australia's island state of Tasmania.

A nurse found Clyde wandering at a hospital in the remote Queensland state town of Cloncurry and cared for him for four months before taking him to a local vet as she was leaving town and could not take the cat with her.

The vet, Donna Weber, traced Clyde's owner from an identification microchip that was embedded under the cat's skin.

(July 13) - If you've ever wondered who's in control, you or your cat, a new study points to the obvious. It's your cat. Read More

Like any other golden retriever seeking a treat, Tuesday nudged his owner's hand with his snout one recent morning and waited expectantly...Read More

When something good comes along, it is only natural that we want to keep it around as long as possible. This is especially true of our pets. Advances in veterinary medicine have nearly doubled the life span of our dogs, but is it possible to do more? As the aging process is better understood, new therapies and supplements are developed, each promising to add year’s to your pet’s life. Read this article to find out the best ways to keep your pet from growing old too quickly.

Fleas and ticks are fairly common pests throughout North America, but did you know that they are responsible for some fairly uncommon diseases? Beyond being a nuisance to our pets, these pesky parasites are capable of transmitting life-threatening illnesses like the bubonic plague, Lyme Disease and rabbit fever. So, how can you protect your pets and your family? Watch this video to prepare a battle plan for your “bug war”.

Battle Against Heartworms Getting Tougher…

Despite preventives that are nearly 100% effective, veterinarians continue to report increasing numbers of canine heartworm disease cases. Some owners blame the heartworm preventives for failing their pets, but the reality of the situation is much different. Watch this video to learn how the veterinarian, the pet owner and even the pet could be at fault for rising numbers of infected pets!

Every year, thousands of dogs will end up at the animal emergency hospital due to heat stroke. This rapid and extreme rise of body temperature can happen very quickly on the hot, muggy days of summer and even more quickly if the pet is left in the car for just a few moments. Without the proper treatment, many dogs will die. Learning to recognize the symptoms of heat stroke and a few simply safety tips can help to save your pet’s life.