Blog: pet safety
Fall Is Fast Approaching
As the season changes to cooler weather, we focus on the kids going back to school and getting ready ourselves to brave the cooler weather. At Clappison Animal Hospital, we would like to remind you of a few things.
Fireworks and Pets
Every year, thousands of pets suffer as a result of fireworks. We see a marked rise in pets requiring medication during such stressful times, and many pets are also brought in to Clappison Animal Hospital to be scanned for microchips, for they have been found after running away from home...
Preventing Heat Stroke in Dogs
On a sunny day and when temperatures are above 21 degrees, we know that the temperature in a vehicle can soar to very high levels.
What to Know About Kennel Cough
Kennel Cough is considered an infectious disease that is caused by the canine Parainfluenza virus, the Bordetella bronchiseptica bacteria, or a combination of both virus and bacteria. This disease is called kennel cough due to the dry, hacking cough usually seen with infection.
