May is National Pet Month!
As many of you may know, May is National Pet Month, and May 5 –11th is National Pet Week. You might ask “What does this all mean?” Or “Why should I care?” GREAT QUESTIONS, thanks for asking!
National Pet Week was created in 1981. It “aims to foster responsible pet ownership, recognize the human-animal bond, and increase public awareness of the value of veterinary medicine. National Pet Week honors Pets and supports Owners in caring for them. “
Sounds pretty good, right? It seems that I have always had animals as part of my life. Many people chronicle their lives by where they lived, how old they were, or where they worked. My perspective is different. The partitions in my life are the animal(s) that were with me. I have rarely, if ever, looked for a pet to share my life; most of the time they found me. Each was the right pet at the right time. Dogs, cats, parakeets, chameleons, parrots, snakes, rabbits, mice, and hamsters have all been a part of my world at one time or another. They all gave more than they took, although there were times that I didn’t see it at the moment.
I came into veterinary healthcare late, not deciding to go to veterinary school until my second year of college. From my very first day in a mixed animal practice, I KNEW this was what I was born to do.
Pets make our lives better every day! Our Doctors and Staff wish to thank you for the privilege of helping you keep your cherished family member happy and healthy.
Check out these articles this week
- Sunday: Choose Well: Commit for Life
- Monday: Behavioral health: Habits for happy pets
- Tuesday: Nutrition and exercise matter
- Wednesday: Love your pet? See your vet!
- Thursday: Travel with care
- Friday: Emergencies happen: Be prepared
- Saturday: Plan for their care: Give them a lifetime of love
The Human-Animal Bond
Numerous studies have shown the health benefits of keeping pets
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A lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Heartfelt benefits of pet ownership
Reduce Stress, manage anxiety, and combat loneliness.
Owning pets can lead to a healthier lifestyle
The Power of Pets
Numerous psychological benefits.
Benefits of Having a Pet
Overall, pets help us live longer and healthier lives.
Health Benefits of Owning Pets
Lower the Risk of “Developing high blood pressure, and may improve blood pressure control in people that already have the condition”.
Our Mission
…or why we do what we do.
My staff and I KNOW what a difference pets make in our lives. Our service to you and your pet is to help them live healthier and longer lives. Providing care is more than just a “job.” It is our mission to make a difference in our clients’ lives every day, by helping keep their non-human family members in the best of health. Our goals are simple, and they are our mission statement:
We will always attempt to provide the highest level of care to our patients, that their pet parents are able or willing to afford.
We will try to anticipate, meet, and exceed the needs of every pet, and pet parent we see.
We accomplish this by:
- Utilizing a team approach to veterinary care. All of our team members are essential to this process.
- Utilizing technology to improve care. We are a fully digital practice and use modern technology to communicate with you.
- Always learning and expanding the options for care.
Medicine is always changing:
Medications that were once a fantasy have become a reality. Modern preventatives are now readily available to combat fleas, ticks, and internal parasites. Making conditions that could be serious and uncomfortable, almost completely preventable. Vaccines are now available to prevent once common deadly diseases. Some of these diseases can be transmitted to us. Immunotherapy now can help to manage chronic allergic and orthopedic conditions.
Diagnostic procedures have become less invasive and more accurate. Ultrasound, endoscopy, and digital imaging are now routinely used. An early and accurate diagnosis often leads to a better outcome and faster recovery.
Surgery has become less invasive and recovery times have been reduced. Laparoscopic, laser, and endoscopic surgery are now the standard of care at our practice.
We are your petners (partners) in keeping your furry friend happy and healthy. This is the first of hopefully many newsletters to come. We are always looking for new ideas, topics for discussion, and feedback.
We’d like to hear from you! Please share your pet stories and pictures, we’d love to post about the bond you share with your pets.
Owner, Jeffrey R. Moll, DVM
