Happy Howlidays: Last Minute Gifts for Pet Owners
The holiday season is a time for sharing, feasting, and celebrating…and also the time when you realize you only have a few days left to find gifts for all the dog and cat lovers in your life. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Your friends at West Park Animal Hospital […]
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West Park Animal Hospital Presents: The Best Pet Videos of 2016
Ahh, YouTube, the provider of an endless bounty of funny, silly, informative, and just plain weird videos, available to us any time we need a break from work, childcare, cooking, cleaning, shopping… you get the point. An estimated 300 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube’s website every minute, and by almost a third of […]
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2016’s Best Gifts for Pet Lovers
It’s that time of year again, and you likely want to get special gifts to celebrate your loved ones this holiday season. If you have any animal lovers on your gift giving list (and we know you do), look no further. West Park Animal Hospital has put together the ultimate list of our favorite gifts […]
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Say Cheese! Our Favorite Famous Instagram Pets
From cat videos to cute dog memes, social media has made it possible for animal lovers and pet owners to share their cutest pet pics with the world. In fact, many famous pets far surpass most people in terms of followers on social media like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. All of this is understandable when […]
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5 Things Pet Owners Should Know about Winter in Cleveland
Like much of the United States, we enjoy four distinct seasons here in Cleveland; rainy springs, warm summers, crisp autumns, and snowy winters. While we are fortunate to not experience a lot of the extreme weather dangers typically seen in other parts of the country, Cleveland residents (and their pets) must contend with a longer-than-average […]
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Why Environmental Enrichment is Important for Feline Health
Although the subject of behavioral enrichment, or mental enrichment, is often focused on the needs of our canine companions, it’s also vital to feline health and well-being. From obesity to unwanted “marking” and scratching, there are many problems that can develop in cats when mental and physical opportunities are limited. The Secret Lives of Cats […]
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Room at the Inn: Holiday Pet Boarding
The countdown has officially begun! We’re just weeks away from Thanksgiving and Christmas. Whether you’re hosting a big gathering or leaving town to visit family, your pet is probably wondering, “What about me?” Certainly, pets make the holidays more memorable, but sometimes, it’s just not practical (or in their best interests) to spend every moment […]
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Pet Winter Safety: Preparing for the Big Brrr!
Although you may want to groan when someone mentions the word “winter,” the cold and snow will soon be upon us. As with any season, winter brings with it special considerations for our furriest of friends. Although you may have already stashed your antifreeze in a locked cabinet (great job!), we have a few more […]
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DIY Pet Remedies: Separating the Fact from the Fiction
Who doesn’t want to save a few bucks? When it comes to do-it-yourself at home pet remedies, there is no shortage of suggestions. But, how do you separate the good advice from the mythical, or even downright dangerous? Join us at West Park Animal Hospital as we put some ineffective DIY pet remedies to rest. […]
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Top 5 Best Pet Costumes That Also Appeal To Pet Owners
Pet costumes have become all the rage in recent years. They are always fun (provided the animal thinks so, too), but they are even more delightful when paired with an owner’s unique holiday threads. Wondering what you and your pet can pull off this Halloween? Look no further than West Park Animal Hospital’s 5 best […]