Peanut Butter Apple Bites for your Pooch
Many owners have to endure the whimpering and stares from their pets during family mealtime. It’s tempting to drop them a piece, but most human foods are not suitable for their digestive tracts. Check out this tasty treat recipe that will satisfy your furry friend’s cravings. Materials 1 cup of plain or Greek yogurt 1 […]
Summer Safety Tips for Your Pet
As summer approaches, many can’t wait to break out the flip-flops and bask in the sun. This also means lots of pets will be tagging along in outdoor adventures. Here’s some tips on how to keep them safe during this fun season. Insects and Parasites In May, millions of Brood X cicadas emerged from underground. […]
Give the Gift Of Life
If you’re looking to make a difference this holiday season, then look no further than our volunteer pet blood bank, where your pet can become a Blood Donor Hero. Before starting its own blood donation program in 2013, Jefferson Animal Hospital was purchasing blood sometimes from as far away as California. Due to strong demand, […]
Diabetes Mellitus in Pets
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, but what many people do not realize is that diabetes doesn’t just affect people – it affects animals too. Diabetes Mellitus, commonly referred to as Diabetes, affects a range of companion animals including cats and dogs. It is a medical condition that results in an excess amount of sugar […]
What Every Pet Owner Should Know About Parvo-virus
Canine Parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious virus that mainly affects dogs. The virus is primarily transmitted through both direct (nose/mouth transmission) and indirect (clothing, equipment, etc.) contact with fecal matter. With an untreated mortality rate of 91%, and a treated mortality rate ranging from 68-92% most pet owners are unaware that such a virus […]
3 Tips for Feline Leash Training
So, you want your cat to become an Adventure cat?! Are you wondering how the heck to get your cat to walk with a harness & leash? Here are 10 tips to help you on your cat harness & leash journey and to help you and your cat become better adventure buddies. 1. Train them […]
4 Tips for Heat Awareness Day
Today is heat awareness day! (May 25th) Many of our dogs spend more time outside than we do, so it can be easy to think that they’re “used to it”. This may be true to an extent, but dogs can just as easily be affected by the elements as we can. Here are 4 tips to […]
Covid-19 Q&A with a Veterinarian
One of the staff Veterinarians at Jefferson Animal Hospital Fern Creek sat down to answer some questions about what it’s been like to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic as a Veterinarian. Want to know what it’s been like for her & have some pet related questions about Covid-19? Here’s Part One of what she had to […]
Your Pet and Covid-19
Spending more time at home amid the fears and crazy changes that Covid-19 has caused? If so, there are some things to consider in regards to your pet. At our hospital, we have been busier. Why? Because when people are at home with family and their pets, they are spending more time petting, playing with […]
3 Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet
Importance of Spay & Neuter February is not only Responsible Pet Owners Month & Dental Health Month, it’s also Spay and Neuter Awareness Month! While spaying or neutering pets is fairly common now, there are still owners who choose not to. Some reach the indecision really by indecision, some choose it so they can breed […]
Steps to Take When Your Pet Passes
After You Say Goodbye No one wants to think about what to do when their pet dies, so we often just put off doing any research or making decisions about what to do when the time comes. Putting off end of life decisions just adds stress to an already incredibly emotional situation. Where do you […]
Pet Dental Health Month
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. Most practices use this as a time to talk more about dental cleanings and healthy teeth in general. It might come across as a gimmick, but dental health is just as important to our cats’ and dogs’ overall health as it is to a human’s. So the only gimmick […]
Dog Training Tips
January is national “Train Your Dog Month” so we wanted to offer some dog training tips to share with you and help you get inspired to get learning with your pup! When? Some of the first questions people tend to have with training is “When should I start?” and “Is it too late?”. The answers […]
3 Tips for Outdoor Play in Cold Weather
Cold weather can be ruff on us and our pets, but they still need to get some exercise! Here are 3 quick tips for getting through cold weather with your dogs. Clothing Get a jacket or sweater for your dog to use on especially cold days. Some pooches need a jacket when it’s 40 outside […]
Tips for a Smooth Thanksgiving with Pets
Thanksgiving can be a whirlwind. There’s so many things to think about, especially if you’re hosting. Our pets can get lost in the shuffle and on Thanksgiving that could pose some serious risks. There are many thanksgiving foods that our furry friends (bot dogs and cats) think would be delicious and family or friends, especially […]
Life with a Diabetic Dog
This is not a sad story. You’ve never met my dog Edie, but here are some things to know about her. She is a Yorkie/ Brussels Griffon mix. She snorts when she’s happy. She loves to cuddle. She is sassy and vocal when she wants something. She trots with pride after she gets groomed because […]
5 Ways to Pay for Pet Medical Expenses
We won’t lie about it. Veterinary expenses can be expensive, but it’s for good reason. Just as in human medicine, a huge team is involved with caring for your pet and we have to employ all of them. We strive to have the technology to care for pets in a wide array of situations. This […]
Senior Cat Tips
Cats are generally low maintenance pets, but as they get older there are more things to think about to help them live their best life. When is a cat considered senior? Cats age 11-14 are considered senior. At age 14+, a cat is considered geriatric and is equivalent to a human 76-100 years old! Why […]
Puppy House Training Tips
So you’re gave in to those sweet, adorable puppy eyes! Puppies can be irresistibly cute, but also infuriatingly stubborn…in other words; high highs and low lows. It’s important to begin training your new pup as soon as possible. One of the first things you’ll want to work with them on is house training. House training […]
Pumpkin Dog Treats
Fall is here and we’re embracing it at JAH. You’ve got your beloved PSL, you’ve got your pumpkin patches, your fall scented candles, your sweaters, but wait!! Are you just going to leave your pup out of all of this?! It may not be a PSL, but your furry friend will love these 3 ingredient […]