The New Year is almost upon us, and with that comes reflection on the year gone by and – a little excitement and new energy for the year to come. At Billings Animal Family Hospital, we took some time to look back at the blogs we wrote last year, and what interested our online family. We then pulled together the Top 10 Blogs for 2017 that you found the most relevant, informational, and fun. So, without further ado, we are pleased to share them here with you!
- Girl Power! A Look at Women in Veterinary Science – Many things in veterinary medicine have changed over the last 100 (or even 20 years). The field has evolved tremendously from the days of James Herriot, when the family veterinarian was a one-man show, treating all species great and small within a town. Read More…
- 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…
- 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. Read More…
- Do Pets Mourn the Loss of Another Household Pet? – Losing a beloved pet is devastating for people, and this loss can be just as upsetting to other animals in the household. Pet grief is somewhat of a mystery, and the subject of grief among animals has been the focus of many researchers for decades. Read More…
- 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 More…
- 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! Read More…
- 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. Read More…
- What Does That Mean? Deciphering Your Dog’s Body Language – If you’re trying teach your pet a new trick, routine, or behavior, you’ll first need to understand the way your pet communicates. Read More…
- Why is My Cat Licking the Carpet? – Quirky, eccentric, obsessive, adorable… Call it what you will, but our feline friends can be a little strange sometimes. We could probably write a novel on why cats do the things that they do, but for now, we are going to concentrate on one idiosyncratic behavior shared amongst the kitty population. Read More…
- Ask a Vet: Why is My Dog Licking Ears? – Our canine companions are known for having many cute, quirky, and sometimes even bizarre behaviors. Many of them stem from some evolutionary behavior or communication mechanism. Others are just unique to the family dog. Read More…
May you have a peaceful new year with your family and your pet family. We look forward to seeing you and all your furry friends in 2018. And, we are really looking forward to sharing more pet health tips and fun information in our 2018 blog – stay tuned! If you have any ideas for topics that you would like us to cover here in the future, please don’t hesitate to give us a call.
