http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/news_index.html Jefferson Animal Hospital News en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 13:32:52 -0400 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:32:52 -0400 makespace! all things web :: www.makespaceweb.com jeffersonahol@gmail.com info@makespacelab.com 1440 http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/The-Confusing-World-of-Pet-Parasite-Prevention Most dog and cat owners understand the importance of keeping their pets safe from deadly parasites, like heartworms and intestinal worms. But, our stores are now being flooded with generic products and these new brands are creating confusion. In addition, some of the other, better known products, have disappeared leaving everyone even more confused. Exactly what parasite control products should you be using for your pets? Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:53:00 -0400 http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/The-Confusing-World-of-Pet-Parasite-Prevention http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/The-Silent-Epidemic-Affecting-Our-Pets Our pets are in the middle of a disastrous epidemic and, sadly, many owners are not even aware of the situation. Veterinarians are reporting increasing numbers of overweight and obese pets. So, what’s the cure for this nationwide problem? Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:22:00 -0400 http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/The-Silent-Epidemic-Affecting-Our-Pets http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Feeding-Bones-is-an-Expensive-Gamble No matter if it’s a brand new puppy or a senior citizen dog, pet owners love to spoil their canine friends with bones. After all, what’s more natural than a dog with a bone? But veterinarians warn that feeding bones is a gamble that could end up creating a very unnatural veterinary bill! Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:25:00 -0500 http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Feeding-Bones-is-an-Expensive-Gamble http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Pets-Need-Dental-Care-Too Beyond the bad breath, dental disease in our pets can have some severe consequences, not the least of which is the PAIN. Yes, pets with dental disease are uncomfortable and so it’s important for all pet owners to understand the need for a proper dental cleaning…with your veterinarian! Fri, 01 Feb 2013 02:17:00 -0500 http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Pets-Need-Dental-Care-Too http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Winter-Dangers-for-Pets Wintertime and holidays can be a fun filled time for all members of the family, even our pets. But, there are many dangers during this time of year. Sleuth, the Reporter Dog helped his friends at the Veterinary News Network dig up these tips for you and your pet. Please watch out for these potential holiday mishaps! Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:50:00 -0500 http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Winter-Dangers-for-Pets http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Giving-Pets-as-Gifts-Consider-the-Choice-Carefully When the holiday season is upon us and the flurry of shopping takes over, we might be tempted to get a pet for someone on our list. Pets can bring joy and companionship into someone’s life, but they are also a responsibility. They require time, energy, and money in order to be cared for properly. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:55:00 -0500 http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Giving-Pets-as-Gifts-Consider-the-Choice-Carefully http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Don-t-Let-Pets-Suffer-From-Pancreatitis We all have felt real concern when we see a child or a pet vomit. Plus we all immediately wonder; is it ok to wait and see what happens or should get medical attention right now? Unfortunately, with our pets there is a pretty serious disease, often seen during the holidays, and one of the first symptoms is vomiting. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:56:00 -0500 http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Don-t-Let-Pets-Suffer-From-Pancreatitis http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Jerky-Treats-for-Pets-Continue-to-Cause-Problems For almost five years, the Food and Drug Administration has warned pet owners and veterinarians about concerns with “jerky treats” for dogs. Over this time reports of pets with kidney failure, diarrhea and other illnesses have started to pour into the FDA’s offices and the situation has even garnered Congressional concern. What’s the whole story and how will you keep your pets safe? Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:28:00 -0400 http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Jerky-Treats-for-Pets-Continue-to-Cause-Problems http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Louisville-Becomes-ASPCA-Community-Partner The ASPCA® recently announced that Louisville, Kentucky is now one of it's Community Partners. Through it's Community Partnership program, the ASPCA® will collaborate with local animal welfare agencies in an effort to save the lives and improve the welfare of more homeless animals in our community. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 06:17:00 -0400 http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Louisville-Becomes-ASPCA-Community-Partner http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Jefferson-Animal-Hospital-s-Spring-Health-Fair Jefferson Animal Hospital Fern Creek will host its annual spring health fair on Saturday, May 12 from 1 - 5 pm. The fair will be the first at our NEW location: 6902 Bardstown Road. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:05:00 -0400 http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Jefferson-Animal-Hospital-s-Spring-Health-Fair http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Disaster-Preparedness-Are-You-Ready Many residents of Kentucky and Indiana suffered devastating loss due to the severe weather that passed through the area on March 2. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who have lost family members, pets, homes and businesses. How can you prepare for the safety of your pets in the event of a disaster? Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:15:00 -0500 http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Disaster-Preparedness-Are-You-Ready http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/February-is-National-Dental-Health-Month Just like us, your pet needs a healthy and consistent dental-care routine. Since this month is "National Dental Health Month", there's no better time to get to work on some cleaner,fresher breath and to give those shiny, pearly whites a second chance. So come on...what are you waiting for? Hasn't that morning breath been calling you? Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:11:00 -0500 http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/February-is-National-Dental-Health-Month http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Jefferson-Animal-Hospital-Fern-Creek-is-Open-for-Business Our new location at 6902 Bardstown Road, opened for business on Monday, November 7. Jefferson Animal Hospital has been a part of the community fabric of Fern Creek for 26 years. We will continue to improve the quality of life of the residents of Fern Creek & their pets. You can count on us to consistently provide nothing but the very best in veterinary care, as you have grown to expect from our doctors and staff. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:04:00 -0500 http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Jefferson-Animal-Hospital-Fern-Creek-is-Open-for-Business http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Dr.-Kennedy-Arrington-Hospital-Director-named-Veterinarian-of-the-Year Our own Dr. Patricia Kennedy Arrington has been named Veterinarian of the Year by the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association! Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:07:00 -0400 http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Dr.-Kennedy-Arrington-Hospital-Director-named-Veterinarian-of-the-Year http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/First-Aid-Training-A-Must-for-All-Pet-Owners Sara Beavin, a Pet First Aid Instructor certified by the American Red Cross, has a question for you: "Would you know what to do if your pet was choking, ate a chocolate bar, cut a paw? These are only a few of the many emergencies that can happen to pets. As a pet owner, you are the first responder when your pet has an emergency, and first aid training can give you the knowledge and confidence to handle emergencies with a cool head. Sat, 07 May 2011 15:26:00 -0400 http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/First-Aid-Training-A-Must-for-All-Pet-Owners http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Drs.-Kennedy-and-Cheever-Certified-in-Veterinary-Family-Practice Dr. Patricia Kennedy Arrington, DVM, CVFP and Dr. Sarah Cheever, DVM, CVFP, have recently passed rigorous studies and testing to become two of the first to be certified in the new field of Veterinary Family Practice. There are currently only 15 veterinarians and animal related professionals who have achieved this distinction. Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:35:00 -0400 http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Drs.-Kennedy-and-Cheever-Certified-in-Veterinary-Family-Practice http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Partnering-with-Pets-for-Patriots Jefferson Animal Hospital East is partnering with Pets for Patriots to pair shelter animals with Veterans Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:56:00 -0500 http://jeffersonanimalhospital.com/Announcements/Partnering-with-Pets-for-Patriots