Kensington Bird & Animal Hospital

08/21/2025

08/21/2025

🌟 Meet Charlie!

This sweet guy came in to see Dr. Bloom for his annual health exam today. His owner does a wonderful job meeting all of Charlie's unique ferret needs, and it shows in how happy and healthy he is!

We’re happy to report that Charlie is doing well, and is ready for more adventures! 🐾✨

Regular checkups help us catch potential health issues early and ensure your furry, feathered, or scaly friends live their happiest, healthiest lives.

🐾 Schedule your pet’s wellness exam today!

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📸: Charlie showing off his cuteness 🥰

08/20/2025

Did you know that rabbits are prey animals, which means they are experts at hiding signs of illness. By the time symptoms are obvious, a condition might be advanced. 🐰

That is why regular check-ups with our incredible KBAH veterinarians are vital for rabbits! We can spot subtle changes, offer preventative care advice, and help you keep your pet healthy! 🥰

Contact us to schedule an appointment for your pet!
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08/19/2025

Happy World Photo Day 📸

Today, we're celebrating the incredible power of images to capture the unique personalities and cherished moments we share with our pets. Every wag, purr, chirp, or wiggle tells a story, and we're so grateful to ensure your furry, feathered, and scaled family members are happy and healthy.

Here are a few photos of the wonderful pets of KBAH 🐾

What's your favorite photo of your pet? Share it with us in the comments below!

08/18/2025

Proven benefits of enrichment: Foraging

Foraging enrichment has been shown to increase activity levels and reduce stereotypic/abnormal behaviors in birds.

1. Huber-Eicher B, Wechsler B. The effect of quality and availability of foraging materials on feather pecking in laying hen chicks. Anim Behav. 1998;55:861-873.
2. Miller KA, Mench JA. The differential effects of four types of environmental enrichment on the activity budgets, fearfulness, and social proximity preference of Japanese quail. Appl Anim Behav Sci. 2005;95:169-187.
3. Meehan CL, Millam JR, Mench JA. Foraging opportunity and increased physical complexity both prevent and reduce psychogenic feather picking by young Amazon parrots. Appl Anim Behav Sci. 2003;80:71-85.
4. Keiper RR. Studies of stereotypy function in the canary (Serinus canarius). Anim Behav. 1970;18:353-357.

08/18/2025

Look who's hanging around 😃! This handsome fella, Bodhi, is staying in our avian boarding facility and wanted to say hello. 🦜 We absolutely love having him visit with us here at KBAH!!

If you're interested in learning more about our boarding services and policies, please contact us!
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08/16/2025

Happy National Tell a Joke Day 😂

Share your best jokes in the comments below – the sillier, the better! We could all use a good chuckle!

08/15/2025

Happy National Check the Chip Day! 🐾

A microchip is a tiny, permanent ID that vastly increases the chances of being reunited with your pet if they ever get lost. But a chip is only as good as the information linked to it! 🏠

Check Your Pet's Chip! Do you know your pet's microchip number? Use an online microchip lookup tool (petmicrochiplookup.org) to find out which database your pet's chip is registered with.

Update Your Contact Info! Ensure your phone number, address, and emergency contacts are current with the microchip registry. Moving or changing your phone number means you must update this information.

No Chip Yet? If your pet isn't microchipped, contact us!

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08/14/2025

Happy World Lizard Day to all our scaly friends🦎 We love helping your unique companions thrive.

Reptiles require specialized care to stay healthy. From proper lighting and temperature to diet and enclosure enrichment, ensuring their environment meets their needs is key! 🔅

If you're a reptile parent and have questions about their health, diet, or husbandry, our team at Kensington Bird and Animal Hospital is here to help! We provide expert care for exotic pets.

Contact us to schedule a wellness check for your reptile!

📞 860-828-7736
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08/13/2025

It's in puddles at the park. 🏞️
It's in soil after a rainstorm. 🌧️
And in a recent Boston study, nearly 1 in 5 rats carried it. 🐀

As of July 2024, AAHA’s Canine Vaccination Guidelines now list the leptospirosis vaccine as core for all dogs, everywhere.

📖 Read the research and learn why routine vaccination matters: https://hubs.li/Q03BXRWm0
🐕Explore the Complete Recommendations from the 2022 Canine Vaccination Guidelines: https://hubs.li/Q03BXQ5q0