2021 dog.

The pets we share our lives with are pretty predictable (despite significant evidence to the contrary), but then again, so are we. Whether bi-pedal or four-legged, we like certain things to happen at particular moments of the day, or week, or month. Creatures, as it were, of habit. 

At Leon Valley Veterinary Hospital, we try to respond to pet patterns with weekly pet care blogs. Intended to shed light on both new and familiar topics that pet owners can see themselves, and, more importantly, their pets reflected in. Because we care so much about what our growing community of pet owners find relevant and helpful, we track which topics get the most web traffic. So, just like we did in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, we offer a second look at the most clicked on and shared pet care blogs of the year. Enjoy!

The Extra Mile: This Year’s Most Popular Pet Care Blogs

  1.  My Dog Eats Flies! Should I Be Worried? Does your dog have the quirky habit of eating flies? Is it normal? Find out all about this…interesting dog behavior in this post.
  2.  Multilingual Mutts: The Pros and Cons of Teaching Foreign Language Dog Commands: Should you teach your dog commands in a different language? This blog dives deeper into a canine’s ability to learn bits of other languages. 
  3. Choosing the Right Water and Food Bowls for Your Pet. Make sure your pet has the best kind of water and food bowls for his needs with the help of this post.
  4. Reptile Rescue: What to Do When You Need to Rehome a Reptile or Amphibian. Rehoming reptiles and amphibians requires unique attention. Find out everything you need to do in this post.
  5. Sneezing, Wheezing, and Honking: Respiratory Noises in Pets. Our guide breaks down some of the most interesting noises your pets might make.
  6. Is Dog Eye Discharge Normal? Eye goop sometimes adds to a dog’s cuteness, but too much of it might not be a good thing. Learn more in this post all about your canine’s peepers.
  7. The Big Event: Prenatal and Postpartum Care for Your Dog. If you are about to be a grand(dog)mom or dad, this blog will help you give your canine the best care before and after birth.
  8. Caring for a Mother Cat and Her Newborn Kittens. With all the excitement of new kittens, it can be easy to forget that Mamma and her babies need some special care. Find out what you need to do in this informative post.
  9. Questionable Feline Behavior: Do Cats Enjoy Rolling Around in the Dirt? Cats have their quirks, and getting dirty can be one of them. Check out this post to learn more about their need to roll in the dirt. 
  10.  Why Are My Dog’s Eyes Red? Eye Redness in Dogs. We’re rounding out our most popular blogs for the year with this post about eye redness in dogs.

We’re With You & Your Pet!

From all of us at Leon Valley Veterinary Hospital, thank you for reading our pet care blogs every week. Your participation and feedback means the world to us! 

We aim to deliver more pet care blogs next year that support the journey of pet ownership. After all, you love your pet so much and we want to help you care for them in the best ways possible.  Whether you have a single dog or cat or a multitude of both pets, we warmly welcome all of you to 2022!