7 Tips for a Safe Memorial Day with your Pets
Planning to spend Memorial Day with your furry friends? Here are some safety tips to keep in mind. Fireworks, and other loud noises can cause some pets to become terrified and anxious; which could cause them to break their restraint, or jump a fence in an attempt to find a safe and quiet environment.
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Make a Disaster Plan for Your Pets
When disaster strikes, it is always a good idea to be prepared. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recognizes the second Saturday in May as National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day. Here are some helpful tips from our doctors and technicians that you may want to consider when making a disaster plan for your pets:
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Guest Blog: Feline Heartworm Disease
Heartworm disease has been found in all 50 states, in all climates, and in mosquitoes both inside and outside homes. All cat owners should be mindful of the fact that it only takes one mosquito to infect a cat, and the only way to reduce the risk of your cat becoming infected is to keep them on monthly heartworm preventive medication.
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Canine Flu In Chicago: How Does This Affect Your Dog?
In the past couple of days, several news outlets, including ABC News, TIME magazine, and CNN, have reported a rise in the number of canine influenza cases in the Chicago area. In the wake of this “outbreak” in Chicago, our doctors want to make sure you are well-informed about your pet’s health!
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Enter our St. Paddy’s Day contest!
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! To celebrate, email us a picture of your pet for our Paws O’ Gold Photo Contest!
The winner of the Paws O’ Gold Photo Contest will be featured as our Facebook cover photo (the large banner photo) for the month of March, and will receive a $25 gift certificate to our hospital.
Contest Rules:
Photos must be submitted before 3/14/15. (Photos received on 3/15 or after will not be added.) The sooner you send in your photo, the better the odds are of winning!
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Enter our Valentine’s Day Photo Contest!
Valentine’s Day is coming! To celebrate, email us a picture of your pet and tell us what you love about them. 6 lucky winners will receive a $10 gift certificate to our hospital, and a spot on our Valentine’s Day cover photo!
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Pet Dental Health Month: 3 Fast Facts
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. At Rau Animal Hospital, we’re celebrating by providing pet parents everywhere with educational tips on keeping their pet’s mouth healthy. Join in on our celebration by finding out a few fast facts to keep your furry friend’s chompers pearly white!
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Start 2015 On The Right Paw!
The New Year is coming up, and everyone is getting their most important yearly tradition ready: New Year’s Resolutions! Here are a few simple resolutions and some New Year’s Eve safety tips that can help keep your pet happy and healthy as they dive into 2015!
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