Brutus the Bulldog Giving High Five

Pets & Pool Safety

Have you ever seen your pet swim? Many dogs instinctively do the “doggie paddle” with their feet—hence the name—yet not all dogs know how to stay above water for long periods of time. For that reason, it’s important to supervise your pet at all times while swimming, just like you would do for your children. 

Today is Take Your Cat to the Vet Day

Today is National “Take Your Cat to the Vet” Day, so it’s a good time to schedule your cat’s next visit with us at Blackbob Pet Hospital. Many cats don’t get out of the house much, but it’s still important for them to come in and visit us at least once a year, and sometimes more if their a senior cat. Regular visits to our hospital can help ensure that your pet remains healthy for years to come.

Tomorrow is International Homeless Animal Day!

Tomorrow is International Homeless Animal Day. If you own a pet rescued from a shelter, give them an extra scratch behind the ears this Saturday to show them they’re loved. If you’re thinking about expanding your family, remember to check local shelters and consider offering a homeless animal a chance at a new life!

Did You Know?

Did you know…dogs can smell 44 times better than humans! Can you even imagine how amazing a steak must smell to a dog?

Over-the-Counter Medications & Pets

It’s important to keep your medicines out of your pet’s reach at all times, because human medication can be toxic to your pets! When your pet feels sick or is acting under the weather, never give them a human medicine, but bring them in for veterinary care instead. Even if you mean well, a dose of human medicine could be fatal to your pet.

Rudy

This is Rudy with his new wheels. Rudy suffered an injury that caused him to lose the use of his back legs, but with his new wheels he's able to get around with no problems. He is very slowly regaining the feeling in his legs and is now able to wag his tail. It's a slow process, but with the love and help of his mom and dad, we are hopeful that he'll someday regain the use of his back legs.