Heartworm Fact and Fiction for Pet Owners

by American Animal Hospital | Apr 9, 2020 | Health

Heartworm is a disease that’s transmitted through mosquito bites. It has actually been diagnosed in dogs in all 50 states. In order to protect your pet, it’s important to separate fact from fiction. Here are three common myths about heartworm and the...

3 Facts You Need to Know About COVID-19 and Your Pet

by American Animal Hospital | Mar 27, 2020 | Health

You may be worried about how to keep your pet safe in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The following three facts will help you and your pet stay safe and healthy during these troubling times. #1: Rely on reputable sources for current COVID-19 information While you...

3 Ways to Prevent Spring Parasites from Feasting On Your Pet

by American Animal Hospital | Mar 2, 2020 | Health

With warmer weather in the forecast, you’re itching to get outdoors to play and soak up some sun with your pooch. If you’re not careful, you and your pet may also be itching for other reasons—external parasites. Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are hardy pests, but they...

Providing a Safe Place for Your Pet During Spring Storms

by American Animal Hospital | Mar 2, 2020 | Health

Thunderstorms may seem exciting and even nostalgic for many of us, but for our pets, it’s a whole different story. Pets can be very sensitive to crashing thunder, bright lightning, howling winds, and changes in barometric pressure. They’ll want to seek out...

January 2020 Pet of the Month

by American Animal Hospital | Feb 17, 2020 | Pet of the Month

Congratulations to our January Pet of the Month – Otis! Otis was adopted by his loving family in 2013. He was originally named Snoopy but his family loves the movies “Milo and Otis” and “Animal House,” so they decided Otis would be a better fit for him. Otis loves to...