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Compassion Meets Expertise: Honoring Veterinary Technicians
Have you ever wondered how many caring hands are involved in your pet’s visit to the animal hospital? From the person who helps calm your nervous cat to the one carefully monitoring your dog during a procedure, veterinary technicians are right there, providing skilled care and plenty of compassion.
Back-to-School Blues: Helping Pets Adjust to Schedule Changes
The backpacks are packed, alarms are ringing earlier, and suddenly the house is much quieter during the day. While families may be settling into a familiar school-year rhythm, pets can be left wondering where everyone went. Dogs and cats often become accustomed to summer routines filled with extra attention, playtime, walks, and companionship. When those routines change, some pets adapt quickly, while others may show signs of stress. Fortunately, a little planning and patience can make pet schedule changes easier and help your companion feel secure in the new routine.
The Dog Days of Summer: Pet Safety Tips
The dog days of summer are here, and the hottest stretch of the year brings some real risks for pets. Between backyard barbecues, hikes, and long afternoons at the park, there's still plenty of season left to enjoy, but bee stings, tempting barbecue foods, and soaring temperatures are among the most common reasons pets need medical care this time of year.
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It’s a new year, and you have vowed to get in shape and improve your health. Although you might have made this resolution before only to fall back into old habits before the end of January, you mean it this time. The good news is that having a pet gives you even more motivation to achieve better health. Not only does the love of your furry companion give you the incentive to take better care of yourself, but it encourages you to improve your pet’s health as well.
Looking For a Special Gift for Your Pet?
Your pet is a loved and valuable member of your family, so it only makes sense that you want to buy him a special holiday gift. If you decide on a toy, we at Turner Veterinary Clinic would like to remind you of the following important safety considerations:
As much as you and your children might enjoy Halloween, this particular holiday
can be a stressful one for pets. They don’t understand why you have decorations
and carved pumpkins with candles in them around the house and naturally feel
curious enough to investigate. Your dog or cat may end up swallowing something
inedible or even starting a fire by knocking over a candle. These are just two of
several Halloween safety concerns to keep in mind. Turner Veterinary Clinic
wants to provide the following safety tips to help keep your pets safe and happy
during the month of October.
- Fifteen human years by the end of the first year
- An additional nine human years for the second year
- An additional five human years for each year thereafter