Clarke County Animal Hospital

08/15/2025

Check the Chip Day is celebrated annually on August 15. It’s that time of the year when we raise awareness regarding the importance of microchipping, which greatly helps in reuniting missing pets with their owners. In fact, every second a family pet is lost, with only one in ten ever being found. ...

07/31/2025

History of National Mutt Day Although the word “mutt” can sometimes have a negative connotation in the English language, it simply means that the dog’s parents were not registered and were not both of the same breed. Other terms for this might be “mixed breed”. This truly has no bearing on...

07/24/2025

Your pets are an important member of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency plan. To prepare for the unexpected follow these tips with your pets in mind: 1. Make a plan. 2. Build an emergency kit. 3. Stay informed. Make a Plan If you have a plan in place for you and yo...

07/19/2025

07/15/2025

People who have pets as members of their family love them and want to take care of them in the best possible way. But many people don’t realize that they need to consider in advance how they would make sure their pets are kept safe and sound if they ever had a fire. Learn about and observe Nationa...

07/14/2025

National Pet Hydration Awareness Month is observed in July to help raise awareness about the importance of pet hydration. While humans have resorted to hourly reminders to keep up with their hydration needs throughout the day, our pets rely on us to keep a full bowl and a hydrated body. The blazing....

07/11/2025

ALL AMERICAN PET PHOTO DAY All American Pet Photo Day encourages pet owners to share their favorite pet photos on July 11. Be sure to charge your camera and be prepared to take adorable pictures of your pets! Whether they are the four-legged furry kind or come from the more s...

07/04/2025

For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of July with good friends and family—including furry friends. While it may seem like a great idea to reward your pet with scraps from the grill and bring him along to watch fireworks, in reality some festive foods and activities...

07/01/2025

06/26/2025

Did you know that microchipping is the key to ensuring your pets are easily identified if they get lost? National Microchipping Month, celebrated in June, is a reminder of this simple yet vital measure. A microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, is implanted under your pet’s skin. This tiny d...

06/21/2025

National Dog Party day is observed on June 21, and it marks a fun day for dogs to enjoy the company of other fellow canines. If you want to do something for your dog, this is your chance. Dog parties can be as lit as you want them to be, or as nonchalant as your dog is. This is not some traditional....