Healthy Pets Blog

Holiday décor transforms your home into something magical each December — but to your pets, it can look like a playground, snack bar, or climbing gym. Every year, veterinarians see an increase in emergency visits related to holiday decorations, from stomach blockages...

If it feels like your dog or cat has turned into a professional napper this December, you’re not imagining it. Many pets sleep noticeably more during the winter months, especially in December when daylight hours are at their shortest. While it can seem like harmless...

The holiday season is officially here — which means twinkling lights, matching sweaters, and one very important mission: getting that perfect family photo with your pet. Whether it ends up on a Christmas card, framed on the mantle, or shared online, snapping a great...

If you’ve ever felt your mood lift the moment your dog greets you at the door, you’ve already experienced one of nature’s most powerful biological reactions — the human–pet bond. That simple moment — a wagging tail, a lick on the hand, eye contact — sets off a cascade...

We’ve all done it — your dog sneezes three times in a row, or your cat skips dinner, and before you know it, you’re 20 minutes deep in an internet rabbit hole wondering if it’s something minor… or something life-threatening. Welcome to the world of “Dr. Google.”...

Every Pet Deserves a Full Life — Even Without All Their Senses At Healthy Pets of Ohio, we believe every pet deserves to live life to the fullest — whether they see, hear, or experience the world a little differently. Blind or deaf pets often rely on their other...

At Healthy Pets of Ohio, we know that pet care is a family affair. Sometimes a spouse handles the vet visits, a college-aged child transports the family dog, or a neighbor brings in your cat when you’re unavailable. But when it comes to paying for veterinary services...

At Healthy Pets of Ohio, we’ve been caring for Central Ohio’s pets since 1952. Over the decades, veterinary medicine has advanced tremendously—and nowhere is that more clear than in how we protect pets from parasites like heartworms, fleas, and ticks. A Brief Look...

Accidental ingestion of prescription medications or narcotics by pets happens far more often than most owners realize. From pills dropped on the floor to open purses left on a chair, curious dogs and cats can quickly get into something dangerous. At Healthy Pets of...

With recent headlines swirling about the Lone Star Tick and its unusual effects on humans, it’s no surprise many Ohioans are asking questions. Can this tick really make people allergic to red meat? What about dairy? And most importantly—should pet owners be worried?...