Today is National Puppy Day! Here are a few tips, items, and ideas to help new dog owners with their puppy. Tips: Items:
Who doesn’t love a great treat for the holidays. Let’s get festive with this green four leaf clover tasty dog treat! Recipe from: https://holisticpetwellness.co/recipe/shamrock-dog-treats/ Ingredents:
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
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
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
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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?
Jefferson Animal Hospital 24Hr. Emergency & Wellness Center is happy to present a blog with important information to keep your pets happy and healthy for years to come!
