Although it’s lovely to be greeted by an exuberant pup when you come home after a long day at work, a 100-pound Labrador leaping up for licks can be a bit much. Many dogs jump on people when they’re excited, and it’s often inadvertently reinforced. Teach your dog not...

3 Halloween Costume Hazards Every Pet Owner Needs to Know  As the spookiest of seasons approaches, you may be decorating everything in sight with cobwebs, pumpkins, and skeletons—including your four-legged friend. Although we’ll admit cats and dogs are incredibly cute...

Veterinary Technicians: Patient Care Superstars In honor of Vet Tech Week, we want to show our appreciation for our awesome Vet Techs. They do so much for your pets and to constantly improve the client experience. When your furry companion comes into our hospital,...

3 Myths About Heartworm Disease in Pets Heartworm disease has been diagnosed in dogs in all 50 states, yet a few misconceptions still circulate about this parasitic condition. The best way to keep your furry friend safe from this disease transmitted through mosquito...

Send your furry friend back to school! Learning new skills can help your pet remain mentally stimulated, alleviate problem behaviors, and banish boredom. We at Alamogordo Animal Hospital have a few ideas to try. #1: Enroll your dog in a sporting class Enrolling your...

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance: 3 Ways to Memorialize Your Pet August 28 is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day—as if you needed a special holiday to celebrate the memory of your beloved pet. However, Alamogordo Animal Hospital feels this day helps commemorate the wonderful...

Doggy Dementia: Cognitive Dysfunction Signs in Pets As pets age, they can suffer from impaired mental function, similar to elderly people with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Many of the signs associated with cognitive dysfunction in pets are chalked up to old age. However,...

Grooming your furry pal is a vital part of pet ownership. A pampering grooming not only helps your pet look good, but also keeps their skin and fur healthy. Extreme temperatures require different grooming techniques to keep your best friend’s coat in show-quality...