If you’re like us, you can’t wait for summer. Warm, long, sunny days are ideal for outdoor activities, gatherings, and patio meals and, naturally, we want to include our pets in the festivities. However, before you bring your pet along, consider some of summer’s safety risks to your pet’s health and wellbeing. The Lebanon Animal [...]
Ticks become active anytime the temperature reaches 40 degrees. Peak activity is during spring and fall, but your pet is at risk for tick bites throughout the warmer seasons. Don’t let the threat of ticks stop you from enjoying the outdoors. The following information from the Lebanon Animal Hospital team will help you understand tick [...]
Are you prepared for an emergency or natural disaster? If you are required to shelter in place or evacuate your home, you should have your family’s—including your pet’s—supplies ready to pack into your vehicle. Creating a plan ahead of time will allow you to act quickly, and help keep everyone calm and safe. Read our [...]
You may think your home is a relaxing haven away from the outside world—but for your unsuspecting pet, your home contains a multitude of dangers. Protect your furry pal from potential hazards in your home by scheduling a day to pet-proof each and every space, inside and out. Here are seven ways to get you [...]
Pet owners know that high temperatures and humidity can be dangerous for their fur coat-wearing friends, but often do not realize that moderate weather can also be risky. With summer kicking into high gear, we want to ensure that your pet has fun outdoors, but remains safe and does not overheat. Follow our handy guide [...]
Heartworm disease is an insidious condition that can affect not only dogs and cats, but also any mammal, including people. Understanding how the disease is spread, and how the disease can harm your four-legged friend, is essential for best protecting your pet. Take a look at a few common scenarios that emphasize the importance of [...]
The pancreas is a sneaky and sensitive organ that can make dogs and cats dangerously ill. While the healthy pancreas carries out essential processes for digestion and metabolism, an inflamed pancreas can trigger widespread inflammation and toxic self-destruction. Learn all you need to know about this little-known disease in Lebanon Animal Hospital’s guide to pancreatitis. [...]
Food is not love, but many pet owners express their feelings for their pet by providing excess food and treats. This habit has resulted in more than half of pets in the United States being overweight or obese. Our American Animal Hospital Association-accredited team at Lebanon Animal Hospital wants to help mitigate this problem, by [...]
A home should be a safe and comfortable space—not hazardous to your furry friend. Unfortunately, the average home contains at least 62 toxic chemicals, and a pet’s natural curiosity and unique physiology increase their risk of exposure. Lebanon Animal Hospital wants to help you recognize potential toxins that could put your pet at risk with [...]
A diligent pet owner, you have your pets on a flea and tick prevention program recommended by the friendly staff at Lebanon Animal Hospital, and you dutifully purchase the products every 6 to 12 months. At the dog park, you are regarded as a Good Pet Owner. When your pet is due, you administer the [...]
