New Year Resolutions For Your Pets

Have you thought about your New Year's resolutions?  There is no better time to commit to improving your pet care than the new year.  Here are a few resolutions that will help keep your pet healthy through 2016!

Resolutions for Pets:

• Measure Pet Food - It's easy to overfeed your pets.  Use an 8-ounce measuring cup to help make sure that your pet isn't taking in more calories than they need.
• Try a New Activity - Incorporate your pet into your exercise routine.  This it's a great way to bond and its a great way to make sure that you and your pet stay healthy.
• Visit the Vet - Yearly examinations are an important part of making sure that your pet is happy and healthy year-round.  During a visit, we can help address any medical conditions early on.
• Groom Your Pet - Brushing your pet doesn't just help them look nice.  It also removes excess fur from the coat and distributes healthy oils from the skin to the fur. 
• Brush Their Teeth - Does your pet have smelly breath?  Regular cleanings are a great way to keep your pet's teeth in good shape long into their senior years.  Use a small pet-friendly toothbrush to prevent plaque buildup.

Check out this article for more ideas for pet resolutions!

If you have any questions about how to care for your pets in the New Year, contact our office.  Our veterinarians are happy to help you with all of your pet's health needs.

How to Fly Safely with Your Pets

How to Fly Safely with Your Pets

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Planning a summer vacation?  If you are looking to bring your pet with you on your getaway, these tips can help make sure that your flight goes smoothly.

Tips for Flying with Pets

• Book Your Flight Early - Each airline has it's own requirements when it comes to traveling with pets.  Check for each airline's requirements.  Don't buy your ticket until you have confirmed with the airline that there is a seat available for your furry friend.
• Visit the Vet - Make an appointment at one of our offices before you leave for your vacation.  It's important to make sure that all of your pet's vaccinations are up-to-date.  This is especially true if you are flying outside of the continental United States.
• Provide Comfortable Accommodations - Buy a carrier that your pet feels comfortable in and will fit under the seat on your flight.  Carriers should be big enough for your pet to stand, turn around and lie down comfortably in.  Check the restrictions of the airline before traveling.  
• Prepare for Your Trip - You should feed your pet about four hours before the flight.  This gives them time to digest and go to the bathroom before the trip.  You should also give your pet some time to exercise before heading to the airport.

Check out this article for more flying tips and contact our office if you have any questions about how to safely travel with your pet this summer.  If you aren't comfortable bringing your pet with you while you're away, we offer boarding facilities!  We even offer feline-only boarding that provides your cat with a comfortable and relaxing environment until you return.

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Holiday Pet Safety Tips

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The holiday season is here!  Are you ready to spend quality time with your family, friends, and pets?  Here are a few ways to help keep your pets safe through the holiday season!

Five Holiday Safety Tips:

1. Secure Your Christmas Tree

Whether your tree is real or fake, make sure that it is secure.  You don't want your tree to fall and injure your pet! 

2. Avoid Using Fertilizer

If you purchase a real tree this year, don't use fertilizer in your tree's water.  Your cat or dog can get an upset stomach if they accidentally drink it.

3. Keep an Eye on Burning Candles

Make sure that you keep holiday candles out of reach.  Place them high enough where your pet cannot accidentally knock them over.

4. Be Mindful of Holiday Plants

Poinsettias and mistletoe are festive decorations, but keep them out-of-reach of your pets.  These popular holiday plants are toxic to cats and dogs.

5. Don't Decorate with Tinsel

Sparkly tinsel and ribbons can be attractive to pets.  However, these colorful decorations can get stuck in your pet's digestive tract if they are ingested.  Be sure to keep them out of reach!

If you have any questions about how to celebrate a pet-friendly holiday season, contact our office!  

Have a safe and Happy Holiday season!

The Reunion Vet Hospital is Open For Business!

The Reunion Veterinary Hospital is thrilled to announce we have officially begun seeing patients in June of 2014!  We are located at 7950/7960 Lake Wilson Road in the Ovation Shopping Mall next to Reunion Resort.  Our list of neighbors include Ovation Dry Cleaning, Anytime Fitness, the Hair Cuttery, Liquor at Ovation, Papa John’s, and more!

 The Reunion Veterinary Hospital is part of the Bregman Veterinary Group originally founded in Brooklyn, NY, and currently have 2 locations in Brooklyn and one in Long Island.  The Bregman Veterinary Group has over 50 years of experience caring for all types of pets, and the family of doctors combines for 75 years of veterinary experience serving their local communities together.

At the Reunion Veterinary Hospital, your pet will be offered a full suite of veterinary services including examinations, vaccinations, laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, dentistry and surgery.  We make a commitment to each and every client that your pet will treated with the best possible veterinary care.

Visit our website at www.ReunionVetHospital.com, give us a call at (863) 588-4200, stop by and check out our location, and make sure you follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+!  We are looking forward to meeting you!