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What is Resource Guarding? What Can You do About It?
Owning a dog is a joyful experience, but it can also be stressful or confusing. Training is just one example of this, but it’s especially true if certain canine behaviors give you pause. One of the more concerning codes of conduct (or lack thereof) is resource guarding. While it’s perfectly normal, it can be hard to live with. That’s where your friends at Leon Valley Veterinary Hospital come in!
It’s a Wild World: What to Do if You Encounter a Wild Animal
Most pet lovers are animal lovers in general, so it goes without saying to encounter a wild animal such as a rabbit or coyote can be pretty exciting. Unfortunately, there are numerous cases when good-hearted Samaritans intervened in what they thought was a situation of abandonment, only to do more harm than good.
There are a number of things to be aware of should you encounter a wild animal – especially when you’re with your pet.
That’s why we’re here to answer some of your urban wildlife questions, including what to do if an animal is sick or injured.
Pet Lovers Unite! 5 Reasons to Date or Marry a Pet Lover
We all have certain qualities that we’d prefer in a potential mate. For some, good looks or a healthy lifestyle top the list, while others set the bar at basic hygiene or owning a vehicle.
Your friends at Leon Valley Veterinary Hospital have a suggestion for all of our loyal readers who are currently looking for that special someone: find a pet lover!
Whether you are the proud owner of a pet or not, finding a partner who lives with and loves a furry friend can have a positive impact on your life and relationship.
Creating a Safe Space for Your Grieving Pet
The departure of someone special shakes us to our very core – and the same is true for pets. Like us, animals experience sorrow and grief after the death of a beloved human companion or pet sibling. Since they can’t talk about their emotions or consciously journey through their sadness, it’s difficult to know how to help them feel safe and comfortable. Knowing what a grieving pet is going through can undoubtedly support the process and can even facilitate recovery and healing.
Cats Need Care, Too! 5 Important Things to Remember About Cat Health
Cats have truly unforgettable qualities, skills, and abilities. From crazy feline acrobatics to stealthy hunting madness, cats are all that and a bag of catnip-flavored chips. In light of all the wonderful things cats bring to our lives, the tenets of proper cat health can get a bit upstaged. There’s a great deal we can do to change the perception that cats are independent and self-sufficient – and it starts with these five important reminders!
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Are You Expecting a Healthy Pet in the New Year? We Hope So!
The first few weeks of a new year are always exciting. There’s so much to do and look forward to, it’s easy to get wrapped up in a tornado of optimism and hope. Pets are pretty tuned into their owner’s energy and emotions, so it’s likely they feel some anticipation for all great things in 2017. Have you thought about the many ways to satisfy your healthy pet in the new year? From diet to exercise, we brainstormed some important resolutions you can make on behalf of your pet.
Countdown to 2017: Our Top 10 Blogs of the Year
No matter if you thought 2016 was the best or worst year ever, one things remains true… time marches on. And as we enter into 2017, many of us are reflecting on ways to be more present, make improvements to health and wellbeing, and have a generally more positive way of life in the new year.
As a pet owner, you may be considering how to encourage better health and more exercise for your fur companion. At Leon Valley Veterinary Hospital, we wholeheartedly support your efforts to better care for your beloved pet – and we want to do our very best to offer you the encouragement, support, and resources to do so.
One of the ways we do this is through our blog, and we are delighted to present our top 10 blogs of the year!
Make 2017 the Most Amazing Year for You and Your Pet
New Year’s resolutions…we love them, we hate them. This year, however, why not change it up and focus more on upgrades you’d like to make for both you and your pet?
They say that having a buddy to support us through exercise, weight loss, and general wellness goals is helpful when it comes to achieving them. Because so many pets could also benefit from a few upgrades and overhauls, including your pal in your New Year’s resolutions can be a great bonding experience.
To help you begin, we came up with some simple suggestions for the healthiest and happiest year yet!
Creating New Traditions: Celebrating a Low-Stress Holiday With Your Pet
For some, skipping the holiday madness is definitely the way to go. Whether that means foregoing gift-giving or taking a pass on hosting the annual feast, there’s certainly good reason to opt for a simpler holiday this year.
For pet owners, this new version of holiday “chill” is especially helpful for keeping a pet stress-free or when you’re looking to increase quality time with your animal companion.
If you want to shake it up this season and make some new memories and traditions, we have you covered. Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy an easy-going, hard-work-free holiday with your pet.
Just Hangin’ Around? Unlock the Mystery of Holiday Cat Safety
You could say that cats love Christmas, but it may be more accurate to say their “love” is really more of an obsession with Christmas trees. As far as your cat is concerned, the installation of an evergreen tree (whether natural or artificial) is a clear invitation to inspect, chew, jump, climb, and possibly take down and destroy with one pounce. This begs the question: what are your plans to deter your cat from being on or around the tree? With our holiday cat safety tips, you won’t have to scratch your head for long.