Recently, I treated a 2 year old kitty for ingestion of naproxen (Aleve). Her owner accidentally dropped a pill and the cat immediately ate it. What would you do? Luckily, this owner called us to ask.

As the holiday season approaches, American Animal Hospital would like to encourage you to help keep your pets safe by following these easy tips:

ö Avoid Poisons

 November is Cancer Awareness Month

When a client seeks a veterinarian, they not only seek the medical knowledge and skills of a veterinarian, they seek a "home" for their pets' care where they feel welcome,comfortable, and familiar every time they visit. Veterinary medicine is similar to pediatric medicine in that our furry patients cannot speak for themselves to tell us how they feel and what's going on. Bonding with a client and their pets builds a foundation of trust that promotes long-term relationships and keeps a client coming back.

When thundershirts first hit the store shelves earlier this year I was interested but skeptical. My heart goes out to my canine patients who spend a significant part of their summer hiding and cowering due to fear of thunderstorms and fireworks. Until now my best option for helping them has been sedatives and anti-anxiety medications. While helpful for many dogs, they are still drugs and carry the potential for side effects.

Top 10 Reasons To Spay Or Neuter Your Pet:

     1. Spayed females live longer and are healthier.

 Why a Fecal Exam?

At American we test your pet’s fecal matter to determine if they have little unwanted “friends” in their tummy.  Sounds yucky?  It may, but it is an important part in your pets overall health.  The Companion Animal Parasite Council recommends a pet’s feces be tested 3-4 times the first year of life and 1-2 times per year thereafter. 

Summer has arrived. While we welcome the warmer weather and sunshine, we also know that this is thunderstorm and firework season. Many dogs and cats across Wisconsin are terrified by these noisy events. While most pets quietly hide beneath the bed, some become destructive in their mission to escape their fears. As pet owners what can we do to help? Sadly soothing them only reinforces that they have reason to be fearful. Fortunately, there are options to help.

 Summer Safety

Aaahhh, the dog days of summer! Warm weather means fun in the sun for most people, but can present some hazards for our furry friends.  Follow these simple tips to keep your pets safe:

 Travel & Heat Exhaustion

 Household Poisons