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The team at Prairie Animal Hospital has written blogs for you to learn new pet information to improve your furry friend’s quality of life!
Veterinarian Blogs from Peoria, IL
At Prairie Animal Hospital our veterinary team is passionate about working with our clients to nurture and preserve the human-animal bond by providing compassionate, expert, and affordable veterinary care. We look forward to being there for your pet’s first big adventure and beyond!
What to Know About Hot Spots in Pets
What to Know About Hot Spots in Pets When their skin feels on fire from itching, your pet may scratch, lick, and chew so much that they create a hot spot. Help your furry pal beat the itch by learning more about these incredibly uncomfortable sores. What do pets' hot...
What Causes Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears in Pets?
What Causes Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears in Pets? You probably cringe when you see an athlete fall while you're watching a sporting event and clutch their knee. You are aware that they most likely tore their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a vital ligament in...
A Few Ways to Prepare for the Passing of Your Pet
A Few Ways to Prepare for the Passing of Your Pet Even though losing a pet is never easy, getting ready for it can lessen your mental and emotional pain. Here are four suggestions to help you prepare for and grieve the eventual loss of your pet. #1: Assess your...
How to Prevent Your Dog from Being Bitten by Other Dogs
How to Prevent Your Dog from Being Bitten by Other Dogs Knowing how to avoid and deal with a dog bite should be a fundamental part of every dog owner's education because no one wants to have to deal with their cherished pet getting hurt. There are numerous ways to...
6 Pet Surgery Recovery Tips
6 Pet Surgery Recovery Tips Any surgery is a major event for a pet, and can interfere with their daily function long after they return home. Help your pet get back on their paws more quickly after an orthopedic surgery with the following recovery tips. ...
A Guide to Dog Walking Safety
A Guide to Dog Walking Safety Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30, but don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day. Keep your eyes peeled for the following issues when walking your pet. #1: Traffic When walking to a...
Is Your Pet Experiencing a Dental Emergency?
Is Your Pet Experiencing a Dental Emergency? If you’ve ever known the agony of a toothache, you know how critical it was to receive emergency treatment and pain relief. While your furry pal may not complain like people do when they are in pain, they also can...
3 Safe Pet Treats for Valentine’s Day
3 Safe Pet Treats for Valentine’s Day Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many other safe...
Wash Your Pet’s Dishes After Every Single Use, Seriously
How often do you wash your pet's dishes? Be honest! Unless your answer is "after every single use", you aren't washing them enough. With that being said, we aren't here to be the "wash your pet's dish" police but we do want to keep them happy and healthy! Would you...
Free Trial Of Trupanion Pet Insurance
Prairie Animal Hospital and Trupanion are offering our clients a 30 day Pet Health Insurance trial. The information below explains everything you need to know about Trupanion’s Certificate Program. HOW TO GET STARTED WITH YOUR FREE TRIAL: Call in and set up an...