• Halloween Dangers for Pets
                Halloween is a fun holiday for everybody, but there are many potential hazards your pet may face that you might not be aware of! From costumes to candy and Read more
  • World Rabies Day
      The goal of World Rabies Day is to raise awareness for a disease that is 100% preventable.  Most human deaths from rabies occur in Asia and Africa because rabies Read more
  • To Neuter or Not To Neuter
    10 Reasons to Neuter your Pet 1. Unwanted Pregnancies The problem with an intact male is that it’s hard for him to resist a female in heat! An intact male can run Read more
  • Microchipping Myths
    Microchipping Myth #1 :  It's going to hurt my pet to get the chip implanted. Truth:  The procedure is simple, routine, and painless, and does not require anesthesia.  your pet simply Read more
  • Obesity
    Canine obesity is a common disease which is defined by excess body fat. Dogs on a poor diet with lack exercise are the most at risk of becoming obese.  Even Read more
  • Does your pet have a food allergy?
                10% of allergies in pets are food allergies. It can affect both dogs and cats and can occur at any age ranging from 5 months Read more
  • Inappriopriate Urination
                Soiling outside of the litter box is one of the most common complaints owners have about their feline friends. Although it can be very frustrating and difficult to deal Read more
  • The Veterinarian's Oath
    We study for 4 very long years, put in grueling hours during our clinical rotation, and then finally at graduation we take an oath to liver by for the rest of Read more
  • Summer Safety Tips
    Cover the basics.  Make sure you use a lease when you head outside and secure an up-to-date tag on your pet’s collar.  Consult your veterinarian for flea and tick control options, Read more
  • Storm Anxiety
    It is not uncommon for pet parents to see their beloved pet suffer from storm anxiety. There is no way to know exactly the cause. Storm anxiety can start out Read more
  • What should I do with Baby Bunnies?
                People often find a nest of baby bunnies and assume they are abandoned. That is usually not the case! Most people often try to Read more
  • Heatstroke
    As the days are getting warmer knowledge about heatstroke prevention is very important. Dogs and cats cannot regulate their body temperature as easily as humans so they are more vulnerable to Read more
  • Best Team Ever!
    My Awesome Team! Ark Animal Hospital has set sail and stays afloat thanks to my wonderful team members who give it their all every day.  My team is composed of receptionists, Read more
  • Dog Bite Prevention Week!
    It is Dog Bite Prevention Week!  We have covered this topic before, but it is very important.  Each year there are 4.5 million people in the U.S.  bitten by dogs.  Read more
  • Animal Poison Control Center
    The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center in Urbana, Illinois handles 180,000 cases about pets exposed to poisonous substances a year.   The ASPCA Poison Control Center is staffed with veterinary toxicologist Read more
  • Heartworm Disease
    Heartworm disease can often be a silent but deadly killer.   Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitos.  The mosquito feeds on a dog or cat and ingests microfilariae within the blood.  The Read more

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