According to the American Heart Association, heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death worldwide. Heart problems are on the rise among our four-legged friends as well, making pet heart health a growing concern among veterinarians and pet owners.

At Clairmont Animal Hospital, your pet’s wellness is our top priority and we hope to empower all of our clients to take the very best care of their pets’ hearts!
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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.

But what is periodontal disease, and how can it be prevented? Let the team at Clairmont Animal Hospital help you learn more about why pet dental care is so important to your fur friend.
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Now that the year is winding down, and the food, presents, and let’s not forget the treats and gifts for our pets, have all been enjoyed, it’s time to ring in 2017.

Whether you celebrate by quietly reflecting on the old year and making resolutions for the new or by partying until the wee hours of the night, your friends at Clairmont Animal Hospital like to celebrate by thinking about our animal friends.

One of our wishes for the new year is continued good health and wellbeing for our pet patients and for all animals. In order to help pet parents make the best possible lives for their pets, we are committed to pet owner education and useful information on topics related to pet care.

In this spirit, we give you our top five blogs of the year!

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Regardless of whether your pet was naughty or nice this year, you are probably adding them to your holiday shopping list. Here at Clairmont Animal Hospital, we agree that our pets deserve to share in our holiday traditions, but it’s also important to keep their safety in mind.

Finding safe pet gifts is an important responsibility, and one that we don’t take lightly. We’ve put together a list of gift ideas that we think are just perfect for showing your furry friend how much you appreciate him or her this holiday season.
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“My dog ate my homework” – although an age-old excuse for students, it is still a relevant concern among pet owners when it comes to pets eating something they should not. Pets have interesting habits. Of course, this is why humans feel so compelled to share time and space with species so unlike our own: it never gets old! When a pet’s proclivities turn dangerous, interesting quickly morphs into frightening.

When a well-meaning Lab simply cannot stop eating your gym socks, for example, understanding the reason why can only get you so far. If your pet ate something unusual, it’s more important to know what to do. Continue…

Feline fanatics everywhere know about the phenomenal relationship between cats and boxes. This almost comical attraction is what makes things like YouTube sensation Maru so relatable. Learn why cats are drawn to this commonplace household object and how Clairmont Animal Hospital is using this love affair between cats and boxes to make our veterinary hospital a kitty paradise.

Why Cats and Boxes Belong Together

It is one of the few things in life that is a virtual guarantee. If you put a box in the same room as a cat, chances are high that the cat will be in the box before you know it. But what is the reason behind this almost magnetic attraction? Continue…

Considering all the potential mishaps that could befall your precious pet this summer, you might just resolve to stay home until September. Severe weather, heatstroke, accidental poisonings, and other dangers can quickly dampen a good summer mood. However, with our tips for summer pet safety, you can protect your companion from all the typical hazards this time of year.

A Neverending List

Some of the dangers to watch out for are fairly obvious while others are more surprising. Remember, the team at Clairmont Animal Hospital is always here to answer questions and concerns about summer pet safety. Continue…

From treats to toys, many pet owners don’t think twice about showering a pet with love. After all, pets have our hearts. But what about protecting theirs through heartworm prevention?

Heartworm disease is one of the more deadly, but preventable illnesses we see in pets. Yet, many pets remain unprotected. This game of chance may not seem like such a big deal – until a pet is diagnosed with heartworm.

The Risk of Heartworm

Heartworm disease is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes acquire these microscopic parasites, called microfilariae, from other mammals such as coyotes, skunks, and foxes. Continue…

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.

The traditional spay involves a full abdominal incision in which the uterus and ovaries are removed. It may be a routine surgery, but that doesn’t make it an easy one. In fact, if a human had this type of surgery performed, we would likely be feeling pretty sorry for ourselves for a few weeks at least.

Clairmont Animal Hospital prides ourselves on putting our pet patients first. That is why we offer and encourage our female patients to undergo a laparoscopic spay surgery rather than a traditional spay procedure. Why you might ask? Read on to see if you are convinced. Continue…

There’s something about shorter days and cooler temps that make all of us a less than enthusiastic fitness buff. Despite knowing the importance of being active, a brisk morning dog walk seems unlikely when the sun has yet to peek over the horizon.

There are also times when freezing rain and low temperatures can actually be harmful to our fur friends. So the question is, how do you keep your pet both active and safe? Continue…