As we gear up for the 2015 ball to drop and the medley of Auld Lang Syne to begin, we at Billings Animal Family Hospital are also counting down… the top 10 blogs of 2014!
Our focus for our blog has been to empower you with pet health and safety resources. We are happy to know you’ve read these animal health tips and topics, and we welcome your input for upcoming topics and themes, too. Thank you!
Now, back to those blogs!
Billings Animal Family Hospital’s Top 10 Blogs of 2014
10. Shake It Off: Deciphering the Trembling Dog
Chances are that if your dog is shaking, he or she is not enjoying Taylor Swift’s latest album. Dogs may shake, shiver, and tremble for many reasons. Some of them are no big deal, and others can be more serious. Learn about the more common reasons you might see a quivering canine. Read more…
9. How to Handle a Found Pet
As a pet owner, you probably know the panic that comes with losing a pet. You’ve probably even imagined how terrifying and heartbreaking it is for a pet to be lost, too. And, hopefully, because of this, you’ve tried to help lost pets that you’ve found get home, or at least find a safe place to stay until he or she can be reunited with his or her owner. Continue reading…
8. Adopting a Rabbit
With Easter just a hop, skip, and a jump away, you may be considering adopting a rabbit into your family. But before you bring a fluffy bunny home this spring, you may want to consider that a rabbits is not a give-and-forget pet, and that they do require the same care and attention that you would give a cat or dog. More…
7. It’s National Dog Bite Prevention Week: Here are some tips to help keep you safe
This week, May 20-26, is National Dog Bite Prevention week, an event hosted by the American Veterinary Medical Association to help educate the public about the nearly 5 million dog bites that occur every year. Continue to blog…
6. Cataract Awareness Month
It’s August, and that means that it is cataract awareness month! Educate yourself on this common pet problem by reading our FAQs… Continued…
5. Celebrating Your Pet’s Life
The death of a pet is never easy. Even under the best of circumstances – where you know that your pet’s passing has been the culmination of a long and joyous life, and you’ve had ample time to prepare and say your good-byes – letting go of your best friend and constant companion of the time you spent together can seem impossible. Read more…
4. Fun Facts About Your Pet’s Mouth!
In celebration of National Pet Dental Health Month coming up in February, here area few fun facts about your pet’s mouth! Continue to blog…
3. Protecting Your Pet in a Wildfire
As wildfires burn across the Intermountain West, many families and their pets are suffering the consequences. Thankfully the Billings area has been spared from wildfires this summer, but we are not out of the woods yet. Should disaster strike, we thought it best to brief you on what to know, just in case. Continued…
2. Welcome Dr. Sarah Bruggeman!
The staff at Billings Animal Family Hospital could not be more pleased to introduce you to Dr. Sarah Bruggeman, DVM. That’s right, Doctor Sarah Bruggeman! Read more…
1. Rattlesnakes in Montana: What to Know
As spring spirals toward summer, the mountains of Montana—especially those around Billings—become a hot bed for reptilian life. Chief among the cold-blooded community calling our area home are rattlesnakes. Rattlers are a reality of life here in Billings, and as such it’s more than just wise to know how to protect your pets from the threat these serpents pose. Continued…
Once again, thank you for your readership. We hope you will continue to enjoy our pet health and wellness blog in 2015 – and find the content helpful in keeping your pet safe, healthy, and joyful all year long!
Happy New Year!
