Volunteer Veterinary Hospitalveterinarian prides ourselves on being your trustworthy source of important and helpful information about your animals. If you regularly read our blog, you have probably learned a thing or two from us. If not, what are you waiting for? Get up to speed by reading the posts that our readers have made our top pet blogs of 2016.

Top 5 Blogs

  1. The Howl-O-Ween Blog: All About Pet Halloween Safety The leaves are changing, the air has cooled, and is tinged with the smell of wood smoke. Everywhere you turn there are carved pumpkins on the porches, spooky cobwebs in the trees, and bags of candy disappearing off the store shelves. There’s no doubt about it, Halloween is right around the corner. Read More…
  2. Traveling with a Pet: Coping with Car Anxiety Bringing a beloved pet along on a fun summer outing, vacation, or keeping an important veterinary appointment can present many challenges. For some, car rides are the BEST EVER(!). Trips like these can cause anxiety and stress, especially in cats. Read More…
  3. My Dog Ate My Homework! Foreign Bodies in Pets In the digital day and age, the timeless excuse that the dog ate your homework may not be as relevant as it once was. That doesn’t stop us, however, from seeing a wide variety of items that pets have ingested. Read More…veterinary care
  4. Outdoor Pet Safety In The Wilds of Tennessee While rambling along a trail towards Clingmans Dome or hiking near Paint Rock, it’s easy to immerse yourself in the scenic wonder of our state. But knowing what is in store for you and your dog while on an outing is paramount for a great time as well as a safe return for both of you. Read More…
  5. Pet Care: Flat-Nosed Dogs and Summer Heat While we love their adorable, squishy faces, brachycephalic breeds (or brachys) have physical limitations that come with their unique features. Read More…

pet wellness careThese are some of our favorite pet blogs that we have shared over the last year. If they do anything to help keep your pets happier, healthier, and a bigger part of your life, we have done our job. We hope that you continue to read, and here’s to an even better 2017!