It’s not every day that we’re given the chance to reflect. Instead, we’re usually running between appointments, errands, and commitments. But, the new year offers a special opportunity to look back at the cumulative accomplishments, setbacks, lessons, and experiences of the last 12 months.

As far as we’re concerned, it’s been an incredible year, and we continue to appreciate our valued clients and their wonderful pets. Our pet health blogs are aimed to provide you with interesting, relevant, and educational topics on all of the aspects of caring for your pet. From information on common conditions affecting pets to light and entertaining topics, like the affinity for boxes by our feline friends, we are always here to help you learn more!

In this spirit, here’s our top 5 pet health blogs of 2017!

Our Top 5 Pet Health Blogs of the Year

  1. Beyond Bad Breath: Why Pet Periodontal Disease is a Serious Concern – It may come as a surprise to many owners, but pet periodontal disease is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions among cats and dogs. This is due, in part, to how easy it is to overlook the condition of your pet’s teeth and gums, as well as a lack of awareness around pet tooth brushing. Read More…
  2. Is a Laparoscopic Spay Right for Your Pet? – We don’t really put much thought into the fact that most of our dogs and cats are spayed; however surgery is a big deal, no matter who you are. Read More…
  3. Do You Dread the Shed? How to Deal with Pet Hair – Owners of certain breeds know well the impact a little extra pet hair can have on daily life. Golden Retrievers, Huskies, Great Pyrenees, and German Shepherds are all famous for their top shedding abilities, whereas Poodles, Yorkies, and Chihuahuas are known to shed the least fur. Likewise, Persians and Maine Coons out-shed other cat breeds like Siamese, Burmese, and of course, the Sphinx. Read More…
  4. Slowin’ Down: Understanding and Coping With Pet Arthritis – We know the story well: one day, your pet is performing all of his or her usual tricks, and the next, it seems your pet is struggling to get up, jump, or move around. Read More…
  5. How to Build a Catio and Why You Should – There’s no question that pet cats live longer, healthier lives when they are kept exclusively indoors. Indoor cats are protected from injury, have fewer problems with illness and disease, and tend to have much longer lifespans than their outdoor peers. That being said, any cat owner who has witnessed his or her cat stare longingly out the window for hours on end probably doesn’t feel completely comfortable with the indoor-only arrangement. Read More…

We hope that you’ve enjoyed our blogs on pet health. Each month we prioritize what our readers might find useful, interesting, and engaging. Now, we were able to rank the most popular pet health blogs of the year. Thanks for reading, and we welcome your input for upcoming topics. Just give us a call!

Wishing you and yours a very happy, prosperous, and pet-friendly 2018!

As always, your Clairmont Animal Hospital team is here for you. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns regarding pet health, behavior, and wellness – and if you have a blog topic for 2018, we’d love to hear it.

Happy New Year!