Huzzah and Happy New Year! Our Top Five Blogs of 2016

It’s hard to believe another year has flown by – and also our first full year of blogging. It has been our pleasure to provide pet owners with pet care and health information to enhance and better the lives of their companions.

From posts that cover health issues like pet dental health or parasite protection, to those that are light-hearted, such as giving you a “leg up” on your dog park savvy, our aim is to help you better care for your fur friend. After all, we share the common goal of wanting the best life possible for your pet.

So, to add a little end-of-year reading to your pet-friendly New Year, we offer our top five pet care blogs of 2016.

Long Animal Hospital’s Top Five Blogs of 2016

1. Pet Safety and Kids: What You Should Know – From 2010 to 2012, more than 350,000 kids under the age of 14 experienced dog bite injuries. While circumstances vary, a salient truth remains: the majority of these bites could have been prevented. Read More…
2. When it’s Too Hot, Try These Options for Indoor Pet Activities – Summer in the Southeast brings raucous thunderstorms and hot, humid days – not a great combination when it comes to outdoor recreation. So, it stands to reason our pets might get a little bored being cooped up inside. Fortunately, there are many creative, exercise-inspired indoor pet activities to keep your fur pal entertained. Read More…
3. How to Recognize a Pet Emergency – As with any medical emergency, timing can be the difference between successful treatment and heartbreaking tragedy. This is equally true for a pet emergency, which is why knowing how to react in such a situation is crucial. Read More…
4. Hot Diggity! What You Should Know Before Visiting a Dog Park – In the Queen City, dogs are treated like royalty – and rightly so! Many shops, eateries, and other public spaces welcome the presence of well-behaved pooches. Of course, there’s a lot to be said for pet etiquette (or “petiquette”). Luckily, your pet’s social skills can be cultivated at one of Charlotte’s many fabulous dog parks. But beyond good manners, what else do you need to know before visiting a dog park? We’re glad you asked! Read More…
5. Weathering the Storm: How to Ease Pet Noise Anxiety – Few things strike fear into the heart of a pet like a raucous thunderstorm. Most animals have some level of noise aversion anyway, but storms can present a myriad of challenges. Read More…

We hope you have enjoyed our blog this year. We look forward to providing you with more great pet related content to keep you informed on all of your pet’s health and wellness needs. And, if you ever have any feedback or questions, we would love to hear from you.

From all of us at Long Animal Hospital, we look forward to seeing you and your adorable pet at his or her next wellness exam and being your partner in veterinary care in 2017.

Happy New Year!