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February is National Pet Dental Health Month this month is used to draw awareness to the importance of cleaning your pets teeth. Dental problems start

Average Height: 19 – 40 in Average Weight: 13 – 18 lbs (Male) 7.9 – 12 lbs (Female) Life Expectancy: 9 – 15 years Breed colors:  Solid

Keep pet indoors: If your pet does not need to be outside keep them in. The winter months can be harsh for your pet. Protect

Keep candy away from pets! All candy can be toxic to animals especially chocolate. So, during this time keeping the treats away will keep them

Here are a few tasty and cool treats to make your dog at home. Frozen Blueberry Skull Dog Treats Recipe from: https://www.goldendailyscoop.com/2015/10/frozen-blueberry-skull-dog-treats.html Ingredients Plain Greek

Fall has approached and as the season changes their are different things to take caution of for the safety of your pet. Here are a

French bull dogs are their own unique breed. The French Bulldog was recognized as a breed by the AKC in 1898. Ranked as 2nd most popular breed by

There are so many pet-friendly and pet-eliminating products that can become your favorite essentials for your home, especially for new pet owners. Many pets tend

Rather you’re traveling with your dog a short or long distance it’s important to pack these essentials. Car Seat/Seatbelt leash – Having your pet buckled

Cat toys are easy to D.I.Y with just a few in-home items. Grab these few items to make some fun toys for your sweet cat

Average Height: 12 inches Average Weight: 8-15 pounds Life Expectancy: 12-18 years Breed Colors: Smoke Tabby Patched Tabby Tuxedo Calico Solid Black Faun Patched Faun

This breed has been ranked #1 for the 31st year in a row since 1991. The Labrador Retriever was recognized as a breed by AKC

Diabetes Mellitus or “sugar diabetes” is when the body can no longer produce insulin or use insulin properly. Humans are not the only ones who

What is Heat Exhaustion? Hyperthermia aka heat stroke or heat exhaustion is when your dog’s body temperature reaches a temperature that is unhealthy. Dogs cannot

It’s rainy outside but your dog needs to go for a walk or outside to go to the bathroom. Spring showers are here meaning it’s

Easter is a great time to make Easter-shaped cookies. Why not get your cat in the Easter spirit with this tasty tuna and cat-nip recipe!

Easter is all about fun pastel colors, cookies, bunnies, and decorative eggs. This year let your furry friend participate by baking them a dog friendly

Spring is here, with that flowers are starting to bloom and being planted in yards, parks, placed in homes, and many more areas. The scent

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

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

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

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.

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,

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

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

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

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

Importance of Spay & Neuter February is not only Responsible Pet Owners Month &  Dental Health Month, it’s also Spay and Neuter Awareness Month! While

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

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.

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

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

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

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/

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

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.

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

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,

The bond between humans and pets is a special thing. It’s different from the way we feel connected to family and friends, but the connection

Brittany Thomas is the owner and founder of Companion Pet Behavior Solutions, a full-time facility in Louisville, KY that specializes in feline and canine disorders

Identifying whether your pet needs emergency care can be a stressful and scary call. There are times when clients come in to our hospital in

with PetFirst Pet Insurance Health insurance, car insurance, homeowner’s insurance, travel insurance…  but what about pet insurance? If you have a pet but don’t have

No one anticipates losing their pet, but you should always be prepared in case it does happen. Having a fenced in backyard is not reason

Doggy daycare is becoming more popular as owners prefer an option other than leaving their dogs home alone. After all, we take our children to

by Danielle Henson Both humans and dogs are social beings who thrive in environments with lots of interaction. At home, these interactions between us and

by Julee Culbreth Working in an Emergency Animal Hospital can be difficult.  There are so many people who bring us their ill and injured pets

by Tabitha Mead Being the good cat-parent that you are, you might like to be able to spice up your cat’s life and offer them

by Danielle Henson August is National Immunization Awareness Month. The goal of this month is to boost awareness of immunization for humans and pets alike!

by Tabitha Mead Cats are a great addition to the family. Whether it’s your first or fourth cat, there’s always more to learn. Cats are

Dog parks have taken off and grown exponentially in popularity in the US, including here in Louisville, Kentucky. What has been the cause of this?