Hiram Animal Hospital

It's Heartworm Awareness Month! Every three years, the American Heartworm Society (AHS) gathers data on heartworm testing to understand the impact heartworm is having nationwide, as well as in specific regions. Testing data from thousands of veterinary practices and shelters is used to create a detailed map showing the average number of heartworm-positive cases per clinic. Click the article below to learn more!

Did you know that the weather can affect your cat's hormones? Find out how with the article below.

Hello Hiram Animal Hospital family, Did you hear? Today is National Pet Day!!! We would LOVE to see all of your beautiful pet's faces (current and past), so post their photo(s) in the comments below, and if you're up to it, share their story too! ... Please be sure to give your sweet pet companions lots of love from our entire team * * * In case you were wondering 'what Is National Pet Day?' National Pet Day was founded in 2006 by Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert, Animal Welfare Advocate Colleen Paige, to celebrate the joy pets bring to our lives and to create public awareness about the plight of many different kinds of animals awaiting a forever home in shelters and rescues all around the globe. To read about 10 ways to celebrate National Pet Day, visit: http://www.nationalpetday.co/

Give your sweet pup a few extra squeezes today because it's National Hug Your Dog Day!

Did you know? This month is Heartworm Awareness Month! Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected pets, causing severe lung disease, heart failure and damage to other organs in the body. Heartworm disease affects dogs, cats and ferrets, but heartworms also live in other mammal spec...ies, including wolves, coyotes, foxes, sea lions andin rare instanceshumans. Because wild species such as foxes and coyotes live in proximity to many urban areas, they are considered important carriers of the disease. Learn more by clicking the article below

Are you starting to feel a little spring fever? Perhaps you're looking to get some spring cleaning done for you and your four-legged companion? Then check out the great checklist below to get ready for the new season.

Do you know the signs that your cat is developing glaucoma?

Have your senior dogs' eyes begun to appear cloudy? Do you know what it means?

Raise your hand if you have a puppy Do you know how to properly socialize a puppy, and when can you start? Click the article below to learn more!

Establishing a routine with your pup is important for both of you! Click the article to learn more, What steps have you taken when you've brought a new puppy home? Let us know in the comments below

December is Lovers’ Month! Are you a cat lover? Post a photo of your feline friends in the comments below ! Even though our cats believe cat lovers' month is every month, let's take this time celebrate the beauty, smarts and sass of all cats in big and small, and fun and serious ways.... From helping a cat rescue by donating cat food and cat toys to learning some new cat facts or giving your own kitties extra TLC, there are plenty of ways to show your kitty some love this month. Click the article below to see the full list!

Feline Leukemia is the second leading cause of death in cats, yet, exposure to the feline leukemia virus doesn’t have to be a death sentence. Click the article below to learn more. Have questions or concerns about FeLV in your cat, give us a call at 770-439-1117 to schedule an exam with one of our vets!