January 9, 2024 by ZimmVet Staff

by Katie Meneses, HR Manager

We put out blog posts every month of the year, covering pet topics from veterinary care, to general pet topics. Let’s look back through 2023 at some of our top posts with our Year in Review!

Year in Review Number Five – Why Grooming Your Dog is Important

A golden retriever is shown from his front shoulders up, covered in soap and suds. He has his eyes closed, and arms come in from the left to scrub the soap into his fur on his head and around his ears.

Number five on the list of blogs is Why Grooming Your Dog is Important. This blog covers the different aspects of dog grooming, and why each one is important to your dogs health and general wellbeing. From nail trims, to taking care of their skin and the fur coat they wear, this article covers it all!

Number Four – Leptospirosis: A Risk to Pets and People!

Microscopic image of leptospirosis spiral structure is enhanced for ease of examination. The spiral structure is red, and placed against a green, dynamic background.

Number four, is our article this year about Leptospirosis. Leptospirosis, or Lepto, is an illness that can effect both people and pets alike. This article warns about the ways you can get infected, typically in area’s with high levels of wildlife, and drinking, swimming, or walking through contaminated water and soil. Your dog can also pass it to you directly if they catch it from playing in some mud. This blog does over the symptoms of Lepto, as well as treatment and prevention through vaccination.

Number Three – Canine Influenza

A golden lab is shown from its upper shoulders to its head, laying on a wooden floor. The dog appears lethargic and sickly, and looks into the camera with its head tilted slightly to the side.

Coming in at number three is our blog about canine influenza. Last year, Minnesota had an outbreak of canine influenza, centered primarily around the Twin Cities. We shared important information about how it spreads, as well as the signs and treatments through this blog post. The post also discusses prevention through vaccination, helping to protect your dog from illness.

Number Two – Get Your Dog Ready for Hunting Season

An English pointer is pictures, walking through purple wildflowers with trees in the background. Posing in a point stance, the dog appears to be mid-motion. The dog is white with large brown spots, and smaller brown spots across it's body. Around the dogs neck is an orange collar with a radio and antenna attached for hunting.

A big part of Minnesotan life is covered in our number two blog for this year, hunting season! Many people have dogs that they train and take out hunting with them every year. This article covers the important steps to take to keep your hunting companion protected and safe. From parasite protection, to vaccination, and exercise, this blog covers all the ways to keep your hunting dog healthy!

Year in Review Number One – Pet Arthritis is Common and Treatable

An brown, elderly Daschunde with a greying face is shown against a bright pink background. The background had red spots, and the dog is outlined in a fuzzy red outline. The front left paw is being lifted by a pair of human hands, coming into frame from the left side and wearing white latex gloves. The hands are massaging the joint on the front left paw, and the joint is highlighted in red to imply pain.

Finally, our number one blog for this year, is Pet Arthritis is Common and Treatable. Arthritis is a very common illness among pets. Cats and dogs alike can suffer from arthritis, starting at early ages. However, we have had new medications released in the last two years, plus pain management and other treatments available. This blog covers it all, from diagnosis to treatments.

Which of these blogs interests you the most? Keep an eye out for more educational blogs from ZimmVet in 2024!

Disclaimer: This written content is meant to be educational and is not medical advice. Always consult a veterinarian about medical advice for your pet.

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