Living with your pet
Living With Your PetYour pet relies on you everyday for its happiness, health, and well-being. Brushing, bathing, nail and teeth care, and attention to your pet's nutritional needs are important parts of daily pet care. And what do you do when you are thinking about taking your pet on a trip? Some pets travel better by car, whereas others travel better by air. Still other pets are better off remaining in familiar surroundings. In any case, advance planning and preparation are necessary when traveling with your pet. Want to know how to help your special companion in an emergency?
Here's some practical advice: keep your veterinarian's phone number handy with your other emergency numbers, just in case! Taking care of your pet is a job that lasts all year long. As the seasons change, preparations should always be made for the change in weather and climate.In this section you will find some great tips and ideas on how to make your pet happy, healthy and comfortable at home and on-the-go.
Here's some practical advice: keep your veterinarian's phone number handy with your other emergency numbers, just in case! Taking care of your pet is a job that lasts all year long. As the seasons change, preparations should always be made for the change in weather and climate.In this section you will find some great tips and ideas on how to make your pet happy, healthy and comfortable at home and on-the-go.
Advantages & Benefits
Children and pets
If you’re still on the fence about getting a pet for your child, you should know that there are many benefits of owning a pet for children.
Read more
Caring for Senior Cats
Providing Care
Thanks to advancements in veterinary care, today’s cats can live well into their teen years. It is not uncommon for cats to live to be 18 or even older. However, in order for cats to live a long full life, they need proactive veterinary care to stay healthy.
Read more
Catnip: Why Cats Love It
Providing Care
Few things stimulate a cat's pleasure faster than catnip. Exposure to this simple herb can reveal a new side to their feline personality. Many cats will go crazy at the smell of this plant.
Read more
Create an Environment Your Cat Will Love
Bringing Your Pet Home
The Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery confirms that feline emotional wellbeing, behavior and physical health are a result of how comfortable they are in their environment.
Read more
Euthanasia
Saying Goodbye
You may have concluded that it's time to euthanize a pet. Or, maybe the vet told you that euthanizing is in the pet's best interest.
Read more
Exams and Vaccinations
Bringing Your Pet Home
Experts agree that widespread use of vaccines within the last century has prevented death and disease in millions of animals.
Read more
Family Cats and Pregnant Women: Take Measures to Prevent Toxoplasmosis Infection
Providing Care
Nothing must spoil the joys of becoming a new parent. Not even your pets.
Read more
First Aid
Providing Care
Never leave dangerous objects like pins, needles, or fish hooks within reach. Keep poisonous products and materials far from your pet's reach as you would with a child.
Read more
Grooming
Providing Care
Felines do a good job of grooming themselves, but regular brushing to prevent matting of hair is important.
Read more
Introductions
Children and pets
Bringing an animal home to become a member of your family is certainly an exciting time.
Read more
Mealtime
Providing Care
Feed a high quality diet designed for puppies. A wide variety of diets and formulations are available and your veterinarian should be your primary source of information as to the best choice for your puppy.
Read more
Obedience and Training
Bringing Your Pet Home
Obedience training helps prevent negative encounters between family members and the dog. It reinforces the bond between the handler(s) and pet.
Read more
Pet Therapy
Children and pets
If you have a child who is struggling, pet therapy for children is a proven therapy treatment that works for a variety of conditions. Your child will likely respond very well to an emotional support animal. Your veterinarian can offer more information about this form of treatment, too.
Read more
Planning and Preparation
Travel
Planning and preparation are necessary when traveling with family pets. Consider whether your pet is comfortable when traveling. Some animals, like some people, function better in familiar surroundings.
Read more
Rainbow Bridge
Saying Goodbye
You understand that pets get older, they suffer from health problems, and several other issues can affect their lifespans.
Read more
Recognizing Illnesses
Providing Care
Only a healthy pet is a happy companion. Assuring your pet's daily well-being requires regular care and close attention to any hint of ill health.
Read more
Seasonal Care
Providing Care
Heatstroke may kill or seriously injure your pet—but it can easily be avoided by adhering to the following tips. Never leave pets in cars on warm days. Exercise your pet during the cool part of the day.
Read more
The Decision
Saying Goodbye
Your decision is a personal one, but it need not be a solitary one. Your veterinarian and your family and friends can assist and support you.
Read more
The Next Step
Saying Goodbye
The grieving process includes accepting the reality of your loss, accepting that the loss and accompanying feelings are painful, and adjusting to your new life that no longer includes your pet.
Read more
Travel by Airplane
Travel
Air travel is of most concern to pet owners. You can minimize the chances of an unpleasant experience by following a few guidelines.
Read more
Travel by Car
Travel
Pets should not be allowed to ride with their heads outside car windows. Particles of dirt can enter the eyes, ears, and nose, causing injury or infection.
Read moreBook Online
Call Or Visit Us Today!
Phone
(256) 837-9700Emergency Clinics
Huntsville Veterinary Emergency and Specialist
800 Dr. Joseph E. Lowery Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35801
256-715-8389
Animal Emergency and Critical Care
2112 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
256 533 7600
Madison Veterinary Emergency
27022 US-72, Athens, AL 35613
256 434-5290
800 Dr. Joseph E. Lowery Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35801
256-715-8389
Animal Emergency and Critical Care
2112 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
256 533 7600
Madison Veterinary Emergency
27022 US-72, Athens, AL 35613
256 434-5290
Hours
M-F 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
