Animal Doppelgangers and the People Who Love Them
When two people spend enough time together, they often develop similar characteristics. The same seems to be true of people and their pets. It’s widely believed that everyone has a double out there somewhere. It may just be, though, that some people’s doubles have four legs. Animal doppelgangers are a real thing, and there may […]
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Pet Owner Resolutions for a Healthy New Year
We just spent an entire month making lists and crossing off our accomplishments (pat yourself on the back). But, now that we’re rounding the final corner toward the new year, it’s time for another list: pet owner resolutions. For your pet, his or her resolutions could certainly include things like eating slower, staying off your […]
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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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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. […]