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We love our pets, and caring for them and so do you. We are here to help you keep your furry and feathered best friends healthy, active and happy.

11/02/2026

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11/02/2026

🍂 Fall Back Safety Tips for our Clients and Their Pets 🐾

When we turn our clocks back an hour, our evenings get darker sooner. But for pets and wildlife, that change can create some unexpected hazards.

The afternoon dog walk that used to happen in daylight may now take place at dusk. And as deer, raccoons, opossums, and other wildlife become more active around roads and neighborhoods, the risk of an unexpected encounter increases.

A few simple reminders to keep everyone safe:

🐶 Walk with caution: Keep dogs leashed and use reflective gear or a light-up collar so drivers can see you both.

🐱 Keep cats indoors: Earlier darkness means reduced visibility for drivers and greater risks for outdoor cats.

🚗 Slow down: Watch carefully for deer and other wildlife, especially at dawn and dusk, when many animals are most active.

🐾 Check before driving: Be alert for animals near driveways, under vehicles, and along roadways.

💡 Be visible: Carry a flashlight and wear reflective clothing when walking pets after sunset.

🌳 Give wildlife room: If you encounter an animal near the road or in your yard, keep your distance and never encourage pets to approach.

A one-hour time change may seem small to us, but it changes the rhythm of our daily routines. Take a little extra care as you adjust your schedule.

Let's make this season safer for our four-legged family members AND the wildlife sharing our Louisville community! ❤️

10/30/2026

5 Ways to Keep Pets Safe on Halloween

According to Dr. Justine Lee, a critical care specialist and associate director of Veterinary Services at Pet Poison Helpline, calls increase by 12 percent during the week of Halloween, making it the call center’s busiest time of year.

Here are some practical yet potentially life-saving tips that can help protect your pets on Halloween.

1 - Choose SAFE Pet Costumes:Your safest choice in a pet Halloween costume would be a loosely tied bandana; however, if you choose to dress up your pet, outfit your dog or cat with a simple approach. Never leave a pet unattended while wearing a costume. Small (or large) parts of a costume can become chewed and ingested and can in turn potentially lead to foreign body ingestion which can be life threatening to your pet.

2 - Reduce the risk of fire hazard when decorating. If you like to decorate your home in the Halloween spirit, take into consideration what you're putting on display and where the decorations will be placed. Easy-to-reach decorations — or candles — can be eaten or knocked over, potentially leading to choking, foreign body ingestion, electrical shock and even burns and a household fire.

3 - Be aware of loud fireworks, and other pet-scary things. Dogs and cats can become skittish and anxiety ridden on Halloween due to the incessant ringing of the doorbell, constant squeals and chatter just outside the door, and small fireworks set off in the street.

In addition, the barrage of strangers dressed in unfamiliar and scary costumes can alarm some pets, increasing their anxiety. Take extra precaution on Halloween: gauge your pet's typical reaction while greeting visitors and decide if putting up a baby gate or leaving your dog or cat in a back room of the house would keep them calmer throughout the evening.

4 - Keep chocolate and Candy out of Pets Reach. Candy and chocolate are never good for dogs or cats and on Halloween there is an increased chance that they will find the stray goodies.

Chocolate and xylitol, a sweetener found in many candies, can be extremely toxic to pets.

Lollipops and their sticks can be choking hazards and cause a painful obstruction or foreign body ingestion that may require surgery to remove.

Candies wrapped in plastic and other types of wrapping can also lead to chocking or cause an obstruction and upset stomach.

5 - Keep Your Pets Indoors. Halloween isn't an ideal time to let your dog or cat wander outside unattended. While there aren't any documented reports or statistics to indicate that pet abduction increases on Halloween, be mindful that a prankster or a mean-spirited individual could be inspired to mess with your pet.

10/29/2026

🐱 **Happy National Cat Day! October 29** 🐱

Today, we celebrate the purr-fect companions who make our lives better one head bump, lap nap, and midnight zoomie at a time! 😹💕

Cats may pretend they’re independent, but we know the truth: they’re experts at stealing our hearts, claiming our favorite chairs, and reminding us that the world revolves around them. 👑🐾

**Let’s celebrate our feline overlords!** 🐈

🐾 Share a photo of your cat in the comments!
🐾 Tell us your cat’s funniest or quirkiest habit.
🐾 Give your favorite feline some extra playtime, a cozy nap spot, or a little extra love today.

And remember, regular veterinary checkups help keep your favorite furball healthy, happy, and ready for many more years of mischief!

❤️ From all of us at Audubon and Cherokee Animal Hospitals, give your kitties a little extra love today!

10/28/2026

Some people love aromatherapy. But is it OK for our pets?

Aromatherapy uses essential oils to create all those wonderful scents that we humans love to breathe in deeply and enjoy.

It’s important to realize, however, that many of these substances that seem relaxing to us are, in fact, volatile compounds, which means they can be potentially toxic to pets at certain concentrations.

Animals and people are different in how they react to these substances.

For these reasons, do not apply 100 percent essential oils from aromatherapy products on your pet, especially on broken skin.

The volatile compounds can be quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and possibly damage vital organs.

Cats in particular are missing some detoxifying liver enzymes (when compared to dogs or people) and are highly sensitive to "hot" oils like cinnamon, oregano, clove, wintergreen, thyme and birch.

Essential oils should also never be given orally because some very common oils, including eucalyptus, tea tree, pennyroyal and thuja, can damage the liver.

Seizures are possible with large doses of some essential oils.

When in doubt, play it safe. If your pet has ingested essential oils, call your veterinarian immediately.

10/27/2026

How Do I Get the Skunk Smell Off My Dog?

The smell is undeniable: If a skunk has sprayed your dog, you know what has happened.

What you may not know, though, is what to do next as panic sets in and the stench grows stronger.

Skunk oil and its smell can linger for up to a year if not entirely removed from your dog’s skin and coat, which makes effectively cleaning your dog quickly after a skunk incident essential.

THE FIRST THING YOU DO IS CHECK YOUR DOG'S EYES.

Dogs will often be sprayed in the face, so start there and flush out any skunk spray residue that may have gotten in his eyes, nose or mouth.

Skunk spray is very irritating to dogs, if you notice his eyes are red or watering, rinse them with cool water or with some eyewash solution; the type used for people is fine.

Once you have cared for your dog's eyes, it is important begin the elimination process from his coat ASAP.

This natural treatment is fairly effective:

Mix 1 quart hydrogen peroxide, ¼ cup baking soda, and 1 teaspoon dish-washing liquid. Apply this mixture by pouring across your dogs back and 'cupping' it up around the face and neck. Scrub it in, and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.

The quantities listed should make enough de-skunking solution for a medium-size dog (30 to 50 pounds), so use less or more as needed for the size of your dog.

The best way to eliminate skunk odor is to avoid it altogether. Believe it or not, skunks hate strong odors. You can keep them out of your woodshed or other outbuildings by hanging a bar of strong disinfectant or room deodorizer in the space.

Skunks are nocturnal and more than 90% of dog vs skunk encounters occur at night. So keep your dogs up after sunset to eliminate threats from skunks, coyotes and of nighttime creatures.

BE AWARE SKUNKS CARRY DISTEMPER AND OTHER CANINE DISEASES, SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOUR DOGS UP-TO-DATE ON HIS VACCINATIONS.

10/26/2026

Our Best Friends....How Caring for Pets Helps You Cope with Depression, Anxiety, and Stress

If you've ever owned a pet, you already know how much fun and affection they can bring.

Along with a few headaches, (of course), pets also come with some pretty powerful mental and physical health benefits.

Loving and caring for a pet can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, ease loneliness, encourage exercise and playfulness, and even improve your cardiovascular health.

Perhaps most importantly, though, pets (dogs and cats in particular) can add real joy and unconditional love to your life.

Studies have found that:

- Pet owners are less likely to suffer from depression than those without pets.

- People with dogs and/or cats have lower blood pressure in stressful situations than those without pets. One study even found that when people with borderline hypertension adopted dogs from a shelter, their blood pressure declined significantly within five months.

- Children who grow up in a pet-loving household, tend to be more secure and active.

- Playing with a dog or cat can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine, which calm and relax.

- Pet owners have lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels (indicators of heart disease) than those without pets.

- Heart attack patients with dogs survive longer than those without.

- Pet owners over age 65 make 30 percent fewer visits to their doctors than those without pets.

10/23/2026

🐾 FEEL-GOOD FRIDAY: A Little Dog, a Big Adventure, and a Happy Reunion! ❤️

Sometimes, the best news is simply that a beloved pet is finally home.

Meet Luna, a 10-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix who recently gave her family and rescuers quite a scare! Luna disappeared from her family’s cabin in Yellowstone National Park on September 10. For more than a month, she survived on her own in the wilderness, despite cold temperatures and the dangers of the park.

Then came the happy ending! Thanks to determined rescuers, helpful park employees, and a humane trapping effort using her family’s scent, Luna was found on October 14 and reunited with her grateful family. She was underweight but alert and in good spirits. ❤️🐶

Luna’s story is a wonderful reminder of the dedication of animal rescuers and the powerful bond between pets and their people.

Our Feel-Good Friday wish? May every lost pet find their way home, every shelter animal find a loving family, and every furry friend enjoy a safe, happy weekend!

🎃 Louisville friends, if you're heading to Boo at the Zoo tonight, enjoy the Halloween fun! And remember, keeping pets safely at home is often the kindest treat of all.

Happy Friday from your friends at Audubon and Cherokee Animal Hospitals!

10/22/2026

NO TRICKS! JUST TREATS FOR YOUR PET.

Halloween is approaching and it's time for a reminder: NEVER FEED CHOCOLATE OR ARTIFICIAL SWEETNERS TO A DOG.

That being said, there are many pet-tested, vet-approved DIY treats you can share with your pooch during the holiday season.

Dogs love peanut butter and this recipe adds another healthy favorite: PUMPKIN.

PEANUT BUTTER-PUMPKIN DOG BISCUITS

INGREDIENTS:

2 large eggs
1 cup unsalted natural crunchy peanut butter
1/2 cup of whole pumpkin puree (no additives)
1/2 cup of water
2 cups whole wheat flour
Sprinkle of cinnamon
Sprinkle of ginger
Pinch of salt

Preheat oven to 350

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper

Whisk eggs, peanut butter, pumpkin and water in large bowl. Gently fold in flour and mix well. Add cinnamon, ginger and salt.

Divide dough into 4 equal portions and lightly each side with flour before rolling to 1/4 thick sheet.

Cut out biscuits with cookie cutter (any shape will work) and transfer to baking sheet, leaving about 1/2 inch between biscuits.

Bake until edges are golden brown-about 15 minutes.

Makes 35-50 biscuits.

Biscuits can be stored at room temperature for up-to 1 week or in the freezer for up-to 3 months.

HAPPY BAKING!!

10/21/2026

Can dogs have heart attacks?

Much like in humans, a heart attack (or myocardial infarction) in dogs occurs when blood flow to a portion of the myocardium (the heart's muscular wall) is blocked, causing the premature death of a portion of the myocardium.

HEART ATTACKS ARE RARE IN DOGS AND CATS, OF MUCH MORE CONCERN ARE HEART DISEASE & CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE.

Heart disease is typically congenital (meaning your dog was born with it) but old age, injury, infection and obesity can exacerbate it.

Heart disease is almost as common in dogs as it is in humans, but unlike people, smoking and a fatty diet are not risk factors.

The most common form of heart disease in dogs is valvular disease, which primarily affects small breed dogs over 5 years of age and makes up 70-75% of heart disease in dogs.

HEARTWORM INFECTIONS CAUSE 13% OF HEART DISEASE, EVEN THOUGH IT IS COMPLETELY PREVENTABLE.

Myocardial disease, such as dilated cardiomyopathy, makes up 8% of heart disease and primarily affects large breed dogs of all ages.

In dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy, the heart is unable to contract effectively, which results in the heart being unable to pump the blood normally through the body.

As heart disease progresses to congestive heart failure, which occurs when the heart is unable to meet the body's demands, a dog may develop more obvious symptoms.

TAKE NOTICE OF THESE EARLY SYMPTOMS OF HEART PROBLEMS:

- Coughing more than usual (during or after exercise or a few
hours before bedtime)

- Having a hard time breathing or exercising

- Tiring easily

- Pacing before bedtime and having a hard time settling down

- Increased respiratory rate -- how many breaths per minute

Even though most forms of heart disease cannot be prevented, heart disease caused by heartworms can easily be avoided with year-round preventatives.

Likewise, in dogs who have developed heart failure, quality of life and life expectancy can be improved with early diagnosis and treatment.

IF YOUR DOG IS SHOWING ANY SIGNS OF RESPIRATORY DISTRESS, A TRIP TO YOUR VETERINARIAN IS IN ORDER.

Address

1311 Durrett Lane
Louisville, KY
40213

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm
Saturday	8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+15023612611

Website

http://audubonanimalhospital.com/

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