In the wild, parrots and many birds spend their days with a variety of activities including social interactions, grooming, foraging and sleeping. Since our feathered friends are caged, or at least housed in some type of enclosure other than being free (i.e.- our houses), the foraging for food that would normally take them hours throughout [...]
As a member of the family, your cat deserves the very best possible care. One of the best ways to ensure your cat stays healthy is by making sure they have an annual preventive care check-up, or more frequently for senior cats and those with chronic conditions. During the check-up, your veterinarian will review your [...]
Although we often praise cats for their excellence in hiding signs of illness, exotic pets, such as birds, are even better. Most exotic pets are prey animals, so they try their best to hide any illness until they are so sick, they are too weak to continue the disguise. At this point, birds—small birds in [...]
There’s nothing quite like a happy, healthy pet greeting you at the door every day. Ensure your furry friend is always there with a cheerful smile and a warm greeting by staying up-to-date on her preventive care, and following a wellness program that will give your beloved companion the best chance at a long and [...]
As the year winds down, we celebrate with an abundance of festive foods, decorations, and gatherings. Yet, nothing spoils holiday celebrations more than a late-night trip to an emergency veterinary hospital for your furry friend. With the extra commotion and chaos, little things may be missed in your holiday planning that can lead to illness [...]
Although most pet owners couldn’t put a price on their beloved dog, it’s important to face the fact that owning a dog is expensive – often more expensive than we expect. Routine vet costs alone will easily cost you hundreds of dollars per year. When you consider the fact that most pet owners will experience at [...]
While many people know that July Fourth is one of the key times pets go missing, they don’t consider Halloween, yet this spooky holiday can send pets scampering off in search of a safe place, free from trick-or-treaters, eerie sounds, and freaky costumes. As the year-end holiday season ramps up, your pet has more opportunities [...]
Loving Family Animal Hospital’s veterinary team wouldn’t be complete without our devoted veterinary technicians. These animal advocates can be seen scurrying around every part of our hospital caring for patients. A veterinary technician is not just someone who loves animals; she is an educated, well-trained, vital part of our veterinary health care team who truly [...]
Loving Family Animal Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Zachary Osterholz as the newest veterinarian to our medical team. Dr. Osterholz comes to us with a rich history of animal experience, from large farm-animal practice to small pets. While searching for the right person to add to our hospital family, we were reminded of how [...]
We value the special bond you have with your pet, and we do our best to make caring for her easy so you can focus on spending quality time together. We recommend you try our new app, which will save you time and add convenience. Here are some examples of how using our app can [...]