As we prepare to bid farewell to another amazing year, we would like to take a moment to thank you for choosing Billings Animal Family Hospital. We are honored to have partnered with you and your family in providing the best care possible for your beloved pets. Thank you!
We hope you have found our blog posts informative and helpful and, as always, we appreciate and welcome your feedback. We’re heading into 2017 with the continued goal of providing our pet family readers with the best in educational, relevant, and interesting content.
Billings Animal Family Hospital’s Top 10 Blogs of 2016
- Brushing Up On Your Pet’s Dental Health
In spite of this unclear outlook, Billings Animal Family Hospital knows some things are absolute, and one of them is the importance of your pet’s dental health. Our unwavering commitment to this will hopefully inspire you to pick up your pet’s toothbrush and get cleaning! Read More… - Animal Planet: Wildlife Safety 101
Raccoons, coyotes, snakes, deer, skunks, rabbits, foxes, and bears are only a few of the hundreds of species of wildlife that have adapted to life near humans. As Montana residents, many of us encounter some or all of these beautiful creatures on a regular basis, whether during a wilderness excursion or right in our own backyards. Read More…
- Holiday Food for Pets
For many families, a holiday gathering wouldn’t be complete without allowing Fido or Fluffy to sample the holiday edibles. Although we may think we are just giving our pets a treat, we may be actually be endangering their health or even their lives. Keep Reading…
- The Scary Sounds of Summer: Noise Aversion in Pets
Bam, pop-pop-pop, kaboom! From Fourth of July festivities to the ground-shaking thunder claps of a storm, these are the sounds of summer. Noise aversion in pets is a common condition, and these seasonal sounds may unfortunately create a lot of stress and result in adverse effects on health and wellbeing. Continue… - Decoding Doggy Behavior: Why Dogs Hump Things
It always seems like it happens at the most inopportune moment: Your grandmother is over for dinner, or your kids are hosting a neighborhood playdate. Then, out of nowhere, your normally well-behaved family pet mounts a toy or, worse yet, one of your visitors. Read On… - 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. Keep Reading…
- Black Cats and Halloween: The Myths, the Facts, the Dangers
At some point in time, the image of a black cat, hackles raised and eyes glowing, has become intimately associated with the Halloween holiday. They certainly add an aura of mystique to the season, but why black cats? Read on to learn more about how black cats and Halloween have come to be associated and separate the facts from the spooky speculation. Continue… - What Does That Mean? Deciphering Your Dog’s Body Language
Learning a new language can be tricky at first, but when trying to decipher what your dog is saying with those pinned-back ears or expressive eyebrows, there are a few common denominators among the species. Although your pet is definitely unique in his or her attempts to make you comprehend certain, shall we say… motivations (did somebody say squirrel?), pet body language is somewhat similar across the board. Keep Reading…
- Caring for Senior Pets: Signs of Chronic Illness
Just like us, pets develop health problems as they age. It’s hard to admit (or even recognize), but modern veterinary medicine and regular at-home care can go a long way to improving and extending the lives of senior pets. Read More… - Ask a Vet: Why is My Dog Licking Ears?
You may have noticed your pet licking the ears of another dog, cat, or even human in the household. This borderline gross behavior is not uncommon among dogs, but most pet owners have to wonder why their dog is licking ears. There are two possible answers to this age old question. Read On…
Amazingly, our #1 blog went viral this year, garnering almost 40,000 views in 2016! Who knew ear licking would resonate with so many pet owners!
We look forward to seeing you and your pet in 2017, and hope you’ll contact us with any questions. Happy New Year, from all of us at Billings Animal Family Hospital!
