What Is the Best Age to Neuter or Spay Your Dog?
In the U.S., it is common practice to have your dogs spayed or neutered if you’re not looking to breed them. In fact, according to a 2021-2022 survey by the American Pet Products Association, 78% of dog owners have spayed or neutered their dogs. This routine practice was due to animal shelters and veterinarians, like […]
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Does My Dog Need a Winter Coat? What You Need to Know to Keep Your Pet Warm
As temperatures drop, people who have dogs may wonder if they should put their precious pet in a dog winter coat to keep them warm and safe during the cold season. If you are one of them, while your heart may be in the right place, you must know that not all dogs require dog […]
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Thunder Jacket for Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
Many dogs are impacted by thunderstorms, fireworks, and other noisy events. These loud booms and scary sounds may make your dog feel nervous and sometimes lead to shaking, panting, hiding, and whining. Pet owners with dogs who are sensitive to these loud sounds may want a non-medication solution to help soothe their dog’s anxiety during […]
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Weed Killers and Pets: How to Safely Manage Your Lawn
Herbicides and weed killers are great for ridding your yard of nuisance plants. However, pet owners must consider the risks of using these products. Some herbicides can be extremely harmful to your precious pup and may even become deadly if used incorrectly. Here, West Park Animal Hospital walks you through some of the weed killers […]
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What to Do When Your Pet Has an Emergency
From allergic reactions to sudden injuries, you just never know when your faithful companion may need urgent care. While pet owners hope an emergency never arises, it’s always best to be prepared just in case. At West Park Animal Hospital, we provide critical care to dogs and cats. Here, we’ll detail some of the things […]
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The Dangers of Ignoring Your Pet’s Pain
For many pet owners, it can be difficult to spot when a pet is in pain at first and realize that their quality of life has deteriorated. Fortunately for concerned pet owners, West Park Animal Hospital, serving Cleveland, Ohio, specializes in understanding pet behaviors that may indicate problems. Here, we discuss some indicators to help […]
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Grain-Free diets and possible life-threatening complications
Choosing the right diet for your pet is a hard decision since there are so many choices, but it is key to their short and long term health. We want to assist pet owners with choosing a diet as best we can by educating them with current research and so, we advise that you […]
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Breed Spotlight: Boxers
The boxer is one of the most beloved and well-known dog breeds in America. Their worried, wrinkled faces belie a loyal companion that’s friendly with people they know, alert around strangers, and always ready for a walk, playtime, or snuggle on the sofa. West Park Animal Hospital wants to take a moment to shine a […]
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Things Dogs Eat: The Problem With Pica in Pets
Has your pet ever eaten anything you don’t consider to be edible? Those of us with dogs, and some cats, can attest to this activity. And most of the time, our reaction is one of dismay, bewilderment, or even disgust. Unfortunately our pets just don’t seem to mind our protests, no matter how vehement! Pica […]
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Guilt is all consuming
by Karin Baltzell, Ph.d I have a major dilemma that is weighing very heavy on my heart and I am looking for guidance and hopefully forgiveness. First, please know, I would never do anything to intentionally harm an animal. I am an animal lover – through and through. So much so, that I say […]