Although cats generally hold the title of most enigmatic house pet, prone to bouts of mysterious behaviors, dogs also have some bizarre behaviors. If you’ve noticed your canine companion rolling in a questionable spot on the grass, or dragging their hind end along the ground, you’ve likely wondered what is going through their head. Our [...]
Humans have chosen feline companions for more than 10,000 years. In some nations, cats were worshiped and treated like royalty, so it’s no surprise that many cats have embraced being worshiped by their human family. Cats’ independent and sometimes frisky personalities make them special, and they need special care. A feline companion needs more than [...]
Long periods of inactivity can negatively affect your pet’s physical and mental health, and lead to serious medical issues. Plus, it’s no fun for your furry pal if they don’t get to play each day. By engaging in daily exercise with your four-legged friend, you can both benefit from a boost in mental and physical [...]
A wealth of information is available on the web about puppy health, training, and general upbringing. Unfortunately, with many of the reliable puppy resources comes abundant misinformation. Following are five common myths about puppy raising, and the reasons they aren’t true. Myth #1: Housetraining comes easily for most puppies Puppies are notoriously harder to house [...]
Choosing a new best friend is not only exciting, but can be difficult because of all the wonderful pets available and factors to consider about each breed. You need to look at the many options when deciding on a new pet, including adoption, rescue, or purchase, plus each dog or cat has their own individual [...]
This busy time of year, filled with holiday hustle and bustle, can be dangerous for pets. Cold weather, tempting trash bags filled with food waste, and gaily decorated Christmas trees are all potential hazards for dogs and cats. Nobody wants a happy family gathering to end with a trip to the veterinary emergency hospital, so [...]
Imagine you are peacefully sleeping, when out of nowhere a huge pair of hands snatches you up, and shoves you into a tiny plastic box that smells like fear. You scramble to keep your footing as the box shifts underneath your feet, and you realize in horror that you are being taken from your safe [...]
With forecasted highs for Liberty Township approaching or exceeding 90 degrees for most of August, it is paramount that pet owners remember these five heatstroke prevention tips, to keep their fur-coat-wearing buddies safe this summer. #1: Understand how heatstroke occurs in pets Heatstroke is more common in dogs than cats, and occurs when a pet [...]
When you walk into Liberty Veterinary Hospital, you may notice our proudly displayed red and white logo depicting our AAHA-accreditation. That small logo represents a huge achievement that required countless hours of hard work, dedication, and striving by our team, to offer nothing but the best care to our beloved patients. As an AAHA-accredited hospital [...]
What are HABs and how are they dangerous to pets? A harmful algal bloom (HAB) occurs when cyanobacteria begin to grow quickly in a water body, creating colorful scum or "blooms". Some algal blooms are not dangerous, but HABs release dangerous toxins into the water. These toxins can pose a threat both to animals and [...]