Scrolling through Facebook one evening, you almost zipped right by a post listing an adorable litter of kittens for sale. Shouting excitedly for your family to gather around, you pointed at your favorite. “She’s gorgeous! Plus, she’s right down the road! What are we waiting for?” you begged, encouraging your family to rush out the [...]
While telemedicine has been part of human medicine for many years—before cellphones—it has only recently begun to make waves in veterinary medicine. As a dedicated pet owner, you don’t want to wait until the next available appointment to see if your pet needs in-hospital veterinary care. Now that we offer telemedicine at Lebanon Animal Hospital, [...]
Adding to your family is a big step. Whether your new family member will be furry, scaly, or slimy, do some soul searching before checking out local animal shelters and rescue groups. What pet will fit your family best? Ask yourself the following questions before impulsively swinging by the animal shelter. What species of pet [...]
When your beloved pet is in obvious pain, you would not think twice about bringing him in for evaluation and treatment as soon as possible. For example, if your pet has orthopedic pain, such as arthritis or hip dysplasia, with obvious signs like limping, exercise intolerance, and trouble getting up from a resting position, you’d [...]
A common misconception in the pet world is the claim that dogs scoot on their hind end because they have worms. While scooting dogs do sometimes have intestinal parasites, more commonly, a scooting dog is experiencing discomfort from full anal sacs. Rubbing her hind end on your carpet is her way of trying to express [...]
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 [...]
‘Tis the season for friends, family and holiday feasts—but also for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or a pet-unfriendly floral arrangement, or if they stumble upon an unattended alcoholic drink. Check out the following tips from ASPCA experts for a fulfilling Thanksgiving that [...]
Is your pet’s microchip up-to-date? If your pet were lost, would an animal hospital or shelter be able to contact you once your pet was found? It’s important to get your pet microchipped; but it’s just as important to make sure that microchip contains the correct information in order for your four-legged friend to get [...]
Spring has sprung, and with the change of season, our thoughts inevitably turn to spring cleaning and much-needed home improvement projects. But the new balmy weather can prove not-so-sunny for curious pets—or their unwitting parents. Before you embark on seasonal chores or outdoor revelry, take inventory of potential springtime hazards for your delicate, furry friend. [...]
PETCUBE: Petcube is a box with a laser pointer, speaker, and light that you can control from anywhere in the world via the Petcube smartphone app. You control the laser by moving your finger around your iPhone or Android phone’s screen. Anywhere your finger moves, your pet will follow, as long as she likes lasers. [...]
