Veterinary Health Partners

January is Walk Your Dog Month! Let’s all use this as a starting point to give your furry best friend and your family A Whole New Life! 40 percent of dogs...a total of about 17 million in the United States alone, are overweight. If you walk your dog just 30 minutes a day, you (and your dog) will meet national recommendations for heart health. Make the pledge to start walking your dog for at least 30 minutes a day this month and share your experience and the changes you notice in your dog and yourself. Let’s make this a healthy habit together! #walkyourdog #healthypets #happypets #petsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #pets #veterinaryclinic #veterinarian #mypack #vettech #welovewhatwedo #healthyhabits

Start the year with a healthy new you while sharing the walk with a pup in need! Volunteers are always needed to walk the dogs that are awaiting their furever families. Contact one of our great local shelters to discover ways to volunteer! #healthyliving #newyearnewme #newyearnewyou #shelterdogs #dailywalk #walkyourdog #trainyourdog #healthypets #healthypetsarehappypets #happypets #veterinary #veterinarian #veterinaryclinic #vettech #welovewhatwedo #wereallinthistogether #dogsofinstagram #pets

Get Ready for National Train Your Dog Month! This year marks the eighth annual National Train Your Dog Month. This month encourages training the family dog with everyday manners the behaviors found in the APDT’s Canine Life and Social Skills program. Check out their free training tips! They also offer a variety of free webinars to the public with tips and tricks for teaching the basics sit, down, stay, wait, coming when called and walking on a loose leash. ... Let’s all start the new year healthy and happy! trainyourdogmonth.com #trainyourdogmonth #trainyourdog #veterinaryclinic

Weight gain is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, it happens to the best of us even our pets! The key is becoming aware of it and creating a plan to shed unwanted pounds. January is National Weight Loss Awareness Month. We’ve all been couped up with the cold weather and maybe your pet ended up eating a few extra treats over the holidays. Let’s start the new year off right by getting rid of the evidence the extra numbers on the scale! Here are some tips to get your p...et started. Get moving! Trying to get into a fitness habit? Start with something small and sustainable like a 10-minute walk and grow from there. Measure the amount of food. This sounds like a no-brainer but it’s very common to use an unmarked scoop or cup to measure dog food. Make sure you are feeding your dog the proper amount that is recommended. If you still notice weight gain, feed according to your pet’s needs to get the results you want. Eat at the same time. Staying consistent with your pet’s mealtimes keeps them scheduled so they know what to expect. This keeps them from wanting to eat at all times of the day and helps you remember how much they have eaten. Incorporate eating as part of your training. Will work for food. If your dog responds well to treats and food, this is a great time to get their mind working while you manage their food intake. Check your food ingredients. Your dog’s food is not a one size fits all. Every dog responds differently to specific foods. Get clear on what you are feeding your dog and how their body responds to it. Talk to your vet. Need more help shedding the unwanted pounds. Your vet is just a phone call away! Set up an appointment to discuss your pet’s health needs so they are becoming their best in 2021. The most important step is the first one just get started! Cheers to a healthy and happy 2021!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Wave goodbye to 2020 and embrace 2021 with hope, dreams and ambition. Wishing you and your family a New Year filled with happiness! #happynewyear #newyear2021 #2021 #newyear #Holidays #healthypets #veterinarian #veterinaryclinic #wereallinthistogether #welovewhatwedo

Keep Pets Safe During New Year’s Eve Celebrations! People enjoy fireworks over New Year’s Eve, but fireworks can be terrifying for petscausing many animals to escape their homes or yards and become lost. Pet parents can help keep their pets safe during New Year’s Eve festivities by following these simple guidelines: Keep pets in a secure room indoors. If you are hosting a New Year’s Eve party or if there are fireworks in your area, keep your pet in a secure room. Close all w...indows and curtains to muffle the sound of fireworks, and always provide plenty of food and water. Turning on a radio, television or fan also may help calm your pet. For pets who experience severe anxiety, owners may want to consult their veterinarian about prescribing a mild sedative to ease the pets’ stress. Make sure all pets wear collars with identification tags at all times, even if the pet only lives indoors. The ID tag should include the owner’s current address and phone number. Microchipping is also important, in case pet’s collars or tags are lost. Make sure that your pet's ID tag and microchip information is up-to-date. Keep alcohol away from pets. According to the Pet Poison Helpline, alcohol can be toxic to both dogs and cats resulting in symptoms such as drooling, dry heaves or vomiting, low blood pressure, and possible coma and death. See your veterinarian immediately if you suspect your animal has ingested any kind of alcohol. Never let pets outside during fireworks. Pets can suffer burns, hearing loss and eye damage if they are too close to any explosion. Even having your dog on a leash may not prevent him from escaping during fireworks displays. Distract your nervous pet. If pets exhibit uncharacteristic behavior, such as incessant pacing, crying or whining, owners should help distract them through play or another enjoyable pet activity. Clean up firework debris before letting pets outside. If pets eat the debris, it may cause digestive problems or serious injuries. Owners should contact their veterinarian immediately if their pets have been exposed to any potentially toxic or poisonous substances. Beware of New Year’s Eve decorations, including streamers, noisemakers, balloons and tinsel. Animals use their mouths to examine strange new objects and it is too easy for them to swallow these items. See more

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! We are so blessed to have clients and friends as wonderful as all of you are! May the holiday spirit be with you and your family today and throughout the new year.

Safe Travels Santa! What is everyone doing to prepare for the big day? #santaclausiscomingtotown #santaclaus #HolidaySeason #christmastime #christmasiscoming #veterinaryclinic #WeLoveWhatWeDo #pets #petsofinstagram

Just a reminder, chocolate is bad for our pets. The darker and better the chocolate, the worse it is for our pets. Christmas candy often has an artificial sweetener called xylitol that is extremely poisonous to dogs and cat. Just a couple pieces of candy or gum that have xylitol can kill a large dog. So please put all candy up and and out of reach of your furry best friends.