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Thanks to advancements in veterinary medicine, our pets are living longer and healthier lives. Sadly, however, our pets aren’t likely to outlive us altogether. Fortunately, by working together, we can help our pets age as gracefully as possible while maintaining a high quality of life. Although the way forward isn’t always easy or without complications, you can count on our team to provide you with complete and compassionate senior pet care.

Senior Pet Care

It’s easy to forget that by the age of 7, many pets are considered senior. Animals age much faster than humans, so depending on your pet’s species, breed, and genetics, it’s a good idea to increase the frequency of wellness exams once they enter the golden years. From age 1 to 6, we recommend annual appointments. Beginning at age 7, we’d like to see your pet 2 to 3 times a year. Continue…

Animals have certainly earned their place as some of our most trusted confidants and allies, but many dogs provide their human companions with much, much more. In fact, service animals (typically dogs) are equipped with life-saving skills to help their handlers. These highly-trained animals are simply amazing at their jobs!

Groundbreaking Legislation

In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. As a result, state and local agencies, businesses, and nonprofit organizations were required to make reasonable modifications to accommodate – and even benefit – people with disabilities. Even establishments with strict “no pet” policies were no longer able to ban service animals. However, the ADA prohibits people from asking for proof of training or certification. Continue…

The team at 10 West Bird and Animal Hospital is excited to announce that our blog has been ranked #59 in Feedspot’s Top 100 Veterinary Blogs of 2018! We are honored and humbled to be ranked among the world’s most respected veterinary blogs, and hope to continue to meet that standard as we go forward with our blog in the years to come.

We are also humbled, of course, to have some of the world’s best blog readers. Thank you all for trusting us as a credible online source for pet health and ownership issues!

According to Feedspot, the criteria for ranking is based on:

• Google reputation and Google Search Ranking
• Influence and popularity on Facebook, Twitter, and other SM sites
• Quality and consistency of posts
• Feedspot’s editorial team and expert review

Again, we are excited to be included in this list and want to thank you all for inspiring us every day with your sweet pets and your commitment to their health and happiness.

Cheers!