Cosmic Bingo is Back for BAHS! The Belleville Area Humane Society is hosting a second Cosmic Bingo Fundraiser after the blazing success of the first. It’s at the Elks Lodge in Belleville on February 8. Register early, as the last one was sold out days before the event! Click here for details. Partners for Pets […]
Happy Anniversary to Us! It was one year ago that I started officially driving to homes to treat pets. I had been doing it for friends and family for a while, but didn’t really have the medications or equipment. When I decided to make a career of it, I wanted to do it right. (Many […]
Hospice for Animals In the past few weeks, the growing field of veterinary hospice (home euthanasia) has made the news nationwide, and I couldn’t be more pleased! This is perhaps one of the most important services a veterinarian can provide. When I was working in the animal hospital, the lack of options really bothered me. […]
When you hear “mange’ you thing “gross!” Well yeah, mites crawling all over your pet is a pretty gross thought, but I see a few cases a year. Often the owner is surprised when I tell them the diagnosis, and they think it relates to a lack of cleanliness. That is not at all true! […]
This month’s “You can do that?!?” features skin scraping. “Skin Scrape” is a weird name for a test, but the test is quite useful. It’s how we diagnose mites (microscopic parasites) in an animal’s skin, sometimes called mange. When an animal has a bald spot, or other skin issues, sometimes I’ll perform a skin scrape […]
As we go into the “home stretch” of the holiday season, as your to-do list grows instead of shrinks, take a few seconds with your pets. Litterbox or potty habits the same? Eating and drinking the same? No new bald spots or scabs? Our pets can often sense our stress, so take time to “chill” […]
“You can do that?!?” I hear this phrase a lot! People are often surprised when I offer to do something for their pet they didn’t think could be done in their home. The response is often: “You can do that!?!” So, each month I’ll feature a service we offer that people may not think can […]
People often ask if we carry the 1-year or 3-year vaccinations. Truth is, we have both. Determining if your pet needs a 1-year or 3-year vaccination depends on a lot of factors. No one vaccine protocol fits all pets. So, we’ll ask you things like: Does your cat go outside? How often? Are other cats […]
Pet Pictures with Santa – for a Cause The Belleville Area Humane Society will be at Tribout’s Carnival Supply on Dec 7, 14, and 21 from 11-3. Your pet’s photo with Santa in a magnetic holiday frame costs just $10. They’ll also be selling BAHS T-shirts and other giftable items. Petsmart is offering a unique […]
Happy Holidays! Here’s some items to consider to make sure the holidays are happy for the furry members of your family! Not a Social Butterfly? If you are having a large gathering at your house, stop and think about your pet. Not all pets enjoy interacting with large groups of people, or with small children […]