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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?

Summer is a time almost all of us look forward to. There are more people at the dog parks, restaurants open up dog-friendly patio areas,