Planning a trip but can’t bring your pet with you? Boarding your pet can be a great solution, providing your pet with a safe and comfortable place to stay while you’re away. However, the boarding experience can be stressful for some pets, so it’s important to take steps to make the experience as positive as [...]

We all know how important dental care is for our own health, but did you know that it’s just as important for your pet? Many pet owners overlook the importance of dental care for their pets, but neglecting your pet’s oral health can lead to serious health issues down the line. In this blog post, [...]

As pet owners, we want to do everything we can to ensure our furry friends are happy and healthy. While there are the usual ways to keep your pets healthy, like providing them with proper nutrition and exercise, there are also some surprising ways to keep your pets happy and healthy that you may not [...]

Your healthy adult cat should visit the vet at least once a year. Kittens, cats with medical conditions, and elderly cats should go more frequently. Preventive health care services offered at your cat’s annual wellness appointment, like shots and screening tests, help detect or prevent serious diseases and medical problems before they become major. These [...]

Ticks are a rather unpleasant topic but an important one nonetheless. It’s May in Ohio and the ticks are out there. The truth is they never went away. Some tick species can be active year round in Ohio but they are most commonly encountered in spring through mid-summer and again in the fall. Tickborne diseases [...]

At this time, there is no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Based on the limited data available, the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is considered to be low. Further studies are needed to understand if and how different animals could be affected by the [...]

Now is the perfect time to make sure your best friend is protected from the dangers of fleas, ticks and especially potentially life-threatening heartworms that mosquitos can carry. Call today and ask us about the safe, convenient injection that provides 6 or 12 months of protection from heartworm disease for your dog and peace of [...]

Does your pet need Veterinary Care? Veterinary care and healthcare services provided to animals are essential under the ODH Director’s Stay at Home Order. Allpets at Pickerington remains open and available to help. In order to ensure the health and safety of our staff and clients we have made some procedural changes at our hospital [...]

We have a fantastic dental sealant called Sanos that is applied to pets’ teeth after the teeth are professionally cleaned and polished. The sealant is like a liquid bandage and is “painted” under the gum-line to protect that area from the accumulation of nasty plaque and bacteria. It lasts up to 6 months and can [...]

Did you know? Dogs who board with us are taken outside four times daily for exercise and bathroom breaks. This keeps them happy and comfortable plus it reinforces their housetraining schedules. Puppies in training go out even more frequently.