Pet Safe Holiday Recipes

The holidays are all about spending time with loved ones, but along with all of the gatherings comes all of the food. Most of our traditional holiday fare is not healthy for our pets, and sometimes can even be toxic to them. So does your pet have to completely forgo the treats this festive season? Not at all!

Your team at Ten West Bird & Animal Hospital has some surprisingly delicious and pet-friendly holiday pet treats that are sure to please your best friend.

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Parvo in Dogs: Nothing to Bark At

parvo in dogsHaving a sick dog is on no one’s to-do list. Even lower on the list, though, is having a pet who is sick with a disease that is very preventable.

Parvovirus is a serious canine illness that can be deadly. It is also a disease that is almost entirely preventable with vaccination. We are seeing a rash of cases lately here at Ten West Bird and Animal Hospital, so we thought it might be a good time to revisit parvo in dogs and what pet owners can do to protect their canine companions.

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Tips for Giving a Pet as a Gift

bulldog at the Christmas treeGiving a pet as a gift is a wonderful holiday idea for the animal lover in your life. Here are some tips for giving a dog, cat or other animal as a gift this season!

Should You Give a Pet as a Present?

Every animal is a gift. During the holidays, however, people start wondering if they should give a pet as a present. Of course, when faced with a holiday gift list it’s natural to try to hone in on what the recipient likes. If you have an animal lover in your midst, it may seem like a no-brainer to match them with a new pet.

Arranging an adoption for someone else can have excellent results, but sometimes a few alternatives can better serve your holiday gift recipient.

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