The naturally inquisitive nature of pets leads them to eat or come into contact with a variety of household items that can be harmful. Here, we address 10 common pet toxins, but many others exist. For a more extensive list of toxic substances, check out the ASPCA’s poison control website. Chocolate Although most people [...]
We can’t help it—we become giddy with excitement when new, innovative products hit the market. Geeking out and reading all about the studies and research on the most recent products to hit the market fills us with joy. We know that making solid, research-based decisions on which products to use in our hospital will help [...]
Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Here at Lebanon Animal Hospital, we’re learning new skills on the most up-to-date technology and equipment to provide the highest standard of care for your pet. Check out all the neat new tricks we have up our sleeves, offering top-notch diagnostic testing for your furry [...]
Nine hundred. It’s a big number. It’s also the number of standards Lebanon Animal Hospital adheres to in order to maintain our accreditation status with the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). What is AAHA accreditation? Any animal hospital can say they practice high-quality medicine. Any animal hospital can say they’ll exceed your expectations and [...]
Pets and children can be the best of friends while growing up together, but sometimes what seems like fun playtime from the child’s perspective can be uncomfortable for the pet and can lead to potentially dire consequences. We’ve all seen the adorable pictures: cats dressed up in baby clothes and being pushed around in strollers, [...]
Even though the dog days of summer may be upon us, our feline friends also need special summertime care to prevent heat exhaustion. Kitties tend to be a little more sensible than dogs when it comes to summertime safety. (Ever see an exuberant Lab know when to quit on a scorching day?) Games of fetch, [...]
Earthquake! is the thought that springs into your still-sleepy mind at 2 a.m. when your shaking bed startles you awake. And, although an earthquake would be bad enough, the reality of the situation might be worse. Flipping on the lights, you notice your sweet dog scratching and rubbing against the bed. His skin is red [...]
Allergies: They can ruin any lovely spring day and consume you with a miserable array of sneezing, watery eyes, irritated skin, and more. And, while you might be able to pop your favorite over-the-counter antihistamine to relieve your allergy symptoms, your pet’s allergy symptoms might not be so easily handled. That’s right—just like us, [...]
Considered a public health concern by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ticks are external parasites—arachnids that are related to spiders and mites—that live by feeding on the blood of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. There are more than 850 known tick species throughout the world; some are considered hard ticks and some [...]
Heartworm disease is a potentially fatal infection caused by a parasite, a type of roundworm referred to as heartworm, that lives in the heart, lungs, and surrounding areas of affected animals. Heartworm infections have been diagnosed in all 50 U.S. states and have been on the rise in recent years. Here’s what you need to [...]
