What You Should Know About the Midwest Canine Influenza Outbreak The Virus The canine influenza outbreak afflicting dogs in the Midwest is caused by a virus closely related to Asian strains of influenza A H3N2 viruses, currently in wide circulation in southern Chinese and South Korean dog populations. The virus is currently afflicting more than […]

This week a 1/2 oz. baby love bird named “Babybird” came to us in need of help. While her parents were nursing her, a strand of human hair got wrapped around her left leg, cutting off her circulation. We were able to successfully undo the tourniquet and treat the wound locally. Little love bird “Babybird” […]

The benefit of x-rays are endless in the medical world.  X-rays are pertinent in determining your pet’s condition and help us to make correct assessments about their health. This case study involves Sawyer, an 8-year old mixed-breed, who was adopted by an officer from a local shelter several years ago. Sawyer came to us because of an […]

March celebrates so many animals Animal Health Center decided to compile some fun facts on some of these amazing creatures of the animal kingdom. From the vast oceans that the dolphins ride, to the open sky that the butterflies roam to the lush trees that owls call home…the knowledge is endless! Read more below to […]

Cat lovers – rejoice! We all know cats are instinctual creatures. They’re naturally tidy and habitually bury their waste. Least we forget to mention they’re fluffy, cute, cuddly and independent animals. But what do you do when you have a litter box-training problem? At Animal Health Center, we’ve got you covered with these five simple […]

February is National Pet Dental Health Month. Periodontal disease is one of the most common health issue in pets. Plaque build-up induces inflammation and encourages the growth of harmful bacteria, which can be risk factors for heart, respiratory, kidney and liver development. Our pets require the same care as we do, if not more, when […]