Pet Owner - Tips & Info to Better Care for your Pets!
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Having a pet is a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and joy. But, there’s an added responsibility that comes along with being a pet owner – providing quality care for your furry friend. From knowing what kind of food to provide, how often to brush their fur, or understanding when it’s time to take them in for routine checkups – the task of taking proper care of your pet can seem daunting for those who are new to being pet owners. To help make sure your pets get all the attention they need and deserve, Page Animal Hospital is dedicating this page to share ways you can provide better care for them!
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Protect Your Pets: The Hidden Dangers of Barbed Grass Seeds (Foxtails)
The Hidden Dangers of Barbed Grass Seeds (Foxtails) Foxtails are common grasses in many regions, including Southern Utah. Their barbed seed heads may look harmless, but they pose serious risks to pets and wildlife. The seeds—small, oval, and covered in sharp barbs—readily cling to fur, feathers, or clothing and can penetrate skin, ears, paws, noses,…
Neurologic Equine Herpesvirus (EHM) Reported In Some Utah Counties
IMPORTANT NOTICE to the Equine Community from Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) A multi-state outbreak of neurologic equine herpesvirus infection has been reported, linked to the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Finals held in Waco, TX, from November 5-9. Notably, two horses from this event exhibited neurologic symptoms during the Barrel Futurities…
Foaling Preparation: Prefoaling, Labor Stages, Post Foaling Instructions
The big day is upon you. After 11 long months, your mare is ready to foal. Whether this is your first experience with a pregnant mare or your hundredth foaling, here’s a rundown of how to prepare. The average gestation length for the mare is between 338-343 days, although normal variation may be 320-380 days.…
How Can I Prevent Colic in my Horse?
Colic is a common health concern in horses, often indicating abdominal discomfort that could be linked to the gastrointestinal tract. Recognizing its symptoms is essential for timely intervention and improving the horse’s well-being. Just like people, some horses have a higher pain threshold than others and display various signs of abdominal pain. The most common…
How Important is Equine Dentistry?
Equine dentistry is more than just floating teeth. The term ‘dental floating’ as related to equine dentistry, denotes the use of tools such as rasps, files, or burrs to perform odontoplasty or ‘specialized tooth reshaping’ of sharp points contained on the buccal or cheek portion of the upper row of cheek teeth and the lingual…
Winter Pet Wellness – Cold Risks
Winter wellness: Has your pet had his/her preventive care exam (wellness exam) yet? Cold weather may worsen some medical conditions, such as arthritis. A veterinarian should examine your pet at least once a year, and it’s as good a time as any to get him/her checked out to make sure (s)he is ready and as…
Keep Your Pet Smiling: The Importance of Dental Health.
Author: Kevin Ballard, DVM February’s pet dental health month is just a couple of weeks away! Why is this important? The longer I practice veterinary medicine, the more I find that dental health is an integral and even pivotal part of our patient’s overall well-being. It doesn’t matter if that patient is a cat, dog,…
CONSIDERING A PET AS A HOLIDAY GIFT?
The holiday season is just around the corner, and along with fun gifts like cozy socks and a shiny new toaster, some people might be thinking about surprising loved ones with a pet. A furry friend can bring so much joy on that special day! However, it’s important to take a moment to think about…
This Thanksgiving, Avoid Pet Pancreatitis by NOT Sharing Fatty Table Scraps with your Pets!
How Serious is Pancreatitis, and How do Vets Treat it? Pancreatitis is a type of inflammation that affects the pancreas, a vital pink organ located between the stomach and small intestine. This organ is extremely important for your pet’s well-being as it performs two essential functions: producing digestive enzymes to help with food digestion and…
Rabies Found in Kanab, Utah!
In June 2024, a bat discovered by a dog in Kanab, Utah, was confirmed to be infected with rabies. Rabies, a frequently represented topic in pop culture such as The Office’s Fun Run, and a staple in health training activities, is a familiar concept to most. It commonly evokes imagery of frothing dogs, bats in…
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