Blind, deaf, and amputee pets may have disabilities, but they don’t slow down, and continue to enjoy life to its fullest. Although they may not realize they could use some help, you can make your disabled furry pal’s life much easier. Here are 10 ways to provide your blind, deaf, or amputee pet with extra [...]

Many of us show our love for our pets with snacks and treats, sometimes too many, and the wrong types. Sometimes we overfeed our pets at mealtimes simply because we are unclear how much to feed. Although pets may gain too much weight for a variety of reasons, the result is inevitably the same—an increased [...]

While the family is cooped up at home, your day looks nothing like your normal routine, and everyone is likely feeling the effects, including your pet. Between homeschooling the kids, connecting to Zoom meetings, and making homemade masks out of bandanas, you can easily forget about your furry pal’s needs. But, she’s feeling the strain [...]

To All Our Lebanon Animal Hospital Family We want to take this opportunity to reach out to all of you and assure you that we are prepared and able to meet your needs to continue to provide exceptional care to your 4-legged loved ones during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We pride ourselves [...]

Pets are diagnosed with cancer at roughly the same rate as people, so many animal lovers will likely experience the terrible heartbreak of losing a beloved companion to this dreadful disease. As in humans, many cancer types occur in pets. Cancer is not always a death sentence, however; if caught early enough, some cancers can [...]

The flea is a tiny, wingless, blood-sucking parasite that requires a warm-blooded host, such as a dog, a cat, or even a human—but don’t worry, because most fleas choose the warm, protective environment of an animal’s fur. The species most commonly found in dogs and cats is the Ctenocephalides felis. Fleas prefer an ambient temperature [...]

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is the only organization providing accreditation to companion animal practices in the United States and Canada. Unlike human hospitals, animal hospitals do not need accreditation or to be held to strict professional standards to be in business, although most veterinary hospitals engage in best-medicine practices because of their code [...]

As the most common form of arthritis in pets, osteoarthritis (OA) affects 25% of dogs. OA is often used interchangeably with arthritis, but it’s more complex than arthritis, which is simple joint inflammation. With OA, the cartilage in one or more joints slowly degenerates, accompanied by thickening and overgrowth of nearby bone. As the protective [...]

Animals vocalize by barking, growling, hissing, and meowing, but body language is their main form of communication. Because we don’t speak the same language as our furry friends, it’s often a challenge to decipher what they are trying to say. Pick up on clues your pet sends with her ears, eyes, tail, and posture, and [...]