As the Vets Says

Thanksgiving just wrapped up, and Christmas season is in full swing! Do you buy Christmas gifts for your pets? We sure do! Here are some of our favorite gift ideas for dogs and cats. 1. Flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. Yep, I said it! It is important to keep your dogs and cats on a good flea, tick, and heartworm prevention medicine all year long. Don’t skip out on those winter doses. It just takes a few days of warm-ish weather to bring the bugs back out. 2. Oravet Daily Dental Chews. These tasty treats are great for dogs and cats to chew on daily. They help keep your pet’s teeth clean and mouth healthy. 3. Laser pointers. These are traditionally a cat favorite, but some dogs like them, too! Using a Compassionate care for all animals, LARGE and small Compassionate care forC ompassionate care for all animals, LARGEall animals, LARGE and small and small

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laser pointer can be a great way to get your cats or dogs some exercise when it’s too cold to go outside. Just make sure that the laser “runs” under or behind a piece of furniture so your pet thinks it got away, instead of just turning it off in the middle of the room. 4. Kong chew toys. Especially for dogs who love to chew, or who are left alone all day long. Add a little bit of peanut butter and a few treats inside the Kong to keep them busy! 5. Treat dispenser toys. Toys that dispense treats as your pet plays with them are a great way to encourage play and exercise! Just make sure that you are still feeding the right number of total calories in a day – if your pets get a lot of treats, cut back on their meals a little so they don’t pack on extra pounds. 6. Slow feeder bowls, especially for pets who like to scarf their meals in a hurry. Bowls that have “mazes” or shapes that stick up from the bottom of the bowl make it a little harder for your pet to inhale their dinner. 7. Jolly Balls, for dogs who love to play outside. Jolly Balls are traditionally horse toys, but some big dogs love these soccer-sized balls with handles. They are a lot of fun to chase, and dogs can even carry them around by their handles. 8. Catnip-stuffed toys for cats. Cats love their catnip! Find a shape your cats love (the small, fur-covered mice are usually a hit) and stock up. Then be prepared to fish them all out from under your furniture for the next few months. What are your pet’s favorite toys? Head over to our Facebook page and let us know what your pet loves to snack on or play with! The Princeton Veterinary Hospital is always here when you need us, and always accepts new patients. We will close at noon on Christmas Eve, be closed on Christmas, close at noon on New Year’s Eve, and be closed on New Year’s Day. We will be open our regular hours the rest of December. We will have a veterinarian on call for emergencies when our office is closed. Call us at 812-385-2733 if you have any questions, or bring your animals in for an exam, no appointment needed.

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Gibson County Animal Services (GCAS) wants to thank all who made the annual Harley’s Medical Fund Open House and Fundraiser event a success. We served free hot dogs, drinks and different kinds of chili. We also recognized outstanding volunteers, and capped off the day with our Fido Fetch. Funds raised support the medical needs of animals at the shelter.

The needs of animals go on all year—we are grateful for the support from our community that helps us to help animals in need. Please come out to the shelter to visit the animals available for adoption to find your new best friend. If you canʼt adopt, perhaps you can foster or sponsor a pet for adoption.

GCAS is currently running a FURever Friend Frenzy. We are seeking sponsorship for our furry cats and dogs to help those who might not be able to afford adoption fees but desperately want to be a cat or dog parent. The $100 sponsorship covers fees for either a cat or dog—this includes Mary & some volunteers.neutering/spaying, vaccinations, and the microchip when the animal is adopted. The community can help out Santaʼs favorite pets at GCAS animals find their FURever homes for Christmas by sponsoring cats or dogs for adoption.

The health of our pets is a prime concern for all of us, and on Saturday, December 4, 2021, Princeton Veterinary Hospital is teaming up with GCAS to host a low cost wellness clinic for low income/fixed income/ seniors. The $20 cash only fee covers the one-year rabies shot, annual booster, and general wellness check. Preregistration is required--Call (812) 3868079. Sharon Werne and Cathy Harvey, volunteer of the year. Santa is coming soon and will join GCAS to host Pictures with Santa on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at the Haubstadt Old Gym. Local photographer Cliff Ingram of Ingram Images will be taking pictures from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (CST). Come meet Santa and have your Christmas photos taken—bring your kids, your pets, your grandparents! No charge for photos, but a donation to help support the animals at the shelter is always accepted.

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