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A New Year Equals New Opportunities to Be a Great Pet Owner!
Now that the calendar has officially flipped over to 2019, you may be focusing on meeting some new resolutions for the upcoming year. Perhaps one of those is to be an even greater pet owner than you already are. This is an excellent resolution, and Turner Veterinary Clinic wishes to offer some tips below to help you achieve it!
Rethinking Pets for Presents
The thought of a cuddly puppy or kitten under the Christmas tree may be tempting, but think twice before giving a pet as a present. The months following the holidays are often the busiest time for shelters as new pet owners grow weary of their Christmas gifts and the unexpected demands they require. Some shelters estimate that 50 percent of pets given as gifts end up abandoned.
Safe and Thankful
The hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving is a part of the tradition for many families. But in the commotion, it's important to keep safety in mind for our four-legged family members. Our Turner Veterinary Clinic veterinary staff offers these Thanksgiving safety tips to help you all have a safe and special holiday!
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Thanksgiving brings families together for delicious meals, cherished traditions, and memorable moments. Naturally, our pets want to join the celebration! Your dog might follow every movement in the kitchen, hoping for a tasty surprise, while your cat watches the excitement from a favorite perch.
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.
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 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.
Few things are more frightening for a pet owner than realizing their dog or cat has gone missing. Whether a gate was left open, a leash slipped loose, or an indoor cat darted out the front door, pets can become lost in an instant. While collars and ID tags are important, they can fall off or become damaged. That's why pet microchipping has become one of the most reliable ways to help reunite lost pets with their families.
If you've ever wondered what pet microchipping is or how it works, here's what you need to know.