Fear Free Practice
Some people like to be scared. Going to a scary movie or walking through a haunted house at Halloween causes tension and an adrenaline rush that actually is fun for many people. I love being surprised by someone in a haunted house and having a good scream. But I know I am safe in that […]
Kitten Behavior
As promised, this month I’m going to go over some ways to help make your kitten a well behaved member of your family. Everyone knows they should train a puppy, but most people don’t go much further than making sure their kitten is able to find its litter box. There is so much more you […]
Dog Bite Prevention
For many pets, it is scary to come to the vet. Strange smells, sounds, people, animals, and the stress pheromones are bombarding their senses. There is a lot of attention in the veterinary community to promote ways to decrease the stress and fear associated with vet visits. We have many tools to help a pet […]
Fall Toxins
What is better than Fall in the Pacific Northwest. There is nothing better than a sunny fall day. There is no better time to get out and walk some of the local trails and with your dog. It is also the beginning of pet poisoning season. The change in the weather and the holiday seasons […]
Cat Friendly Practice Fear Free
Feline waiting area. What brings fear into the hearts of cat owners? Bath time probably is on the top of the list, but bringing your cat to the vet comes in a close second. Getting an unwilling cat into a carrier can be dangerous to the human and the cat. Not to mention the serenade […]
Fear Free
“Ammo” is getting his nails trimmed while enjoying yummy treats with Amber and Connor. Last month I wrote about Feline Friendly certification and that Wilderness Animal Hospital has achieved Gold certification. I’m now very excited to say we aren’t forgetting our dog patients. We are so excited to be part of the Fear FreeSM initiative in […]
Pet Holidays And Summer Hazards
Recently, while searching the web for ideas for our staff meeting I came across a website that listed all the animal-related national holidays. There isn’t a single month that doesn’t have at least one or two things to celebrate, serious and tongue in cheek. Take Your Cat to Work day is June 22. Not many […]
Travel
Charlie showing us the wrong (pictured left/top) and right (pictured right/bottom) way to travel. Pets are part of the family and it is becoming more and more common for pets to travel along with their family. Pets are companions on short and long trips in every type of vehicle- cars, motorcycles, RVs, boats, and planes. […]
Dental Home Care
When I was in high school I was an assistant in a kindergarten class. I remember having to teach the students how to brush their teeth. I had a huge toothbrush and a model of teeth and we sang a song about teeth having four sides. When I first meet a puppy or kitten I […]
Flu, Fleas, Food, And Lost And Found
I’m not a meteorologist, but this winter has seemed colder and longer than most. Maybe that’s true, maybe I’m just getting older. Happily, spring is on its way, the days are longer and now it will be warm and rainy, not cold and snowy. Perhaps going hand in hand with the bad weather is an […]