No more scaredy cats! Local animal hospital embraces "fear free" approach: Ready Pet GO!

Posted on Wed 24 May 2023 in news • Tagged with wkyc, cleveland, thrive, fear-free

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Let's face it: a vet visit can turn even the happiest, most confident creatures into a quivering ball of nerves. How animal care is dispensed has evolved in the last several decades. Lyndhurst Animal Clinic is among those embracing the change.

Once afraid of the scale and stethoscope, Bender now recognizes the vet's office as a safe place to be.

"Fear Free was founded by Dr. Marty Becker in …


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May is Parasite Prevention Month

Posted on Thu 11 May 2023 in update • Tagged with podcast, parasites, prevention, cats

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Let’s talk about Parasite Prevention. Our favorite veterinarian, Dr. Kelly Cairns, is with us to talk about the importance of prevention, even for cats. What kind of parasites might plague our cats? Fleas, Ticks, Tapeworms, Ringworms, Ear Mites, and also Heartworm. Linda and Rita did not know that cats …


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Senior Cats and Arthritis

Posted on Fri 05 May 2023 in update • Tagged with podcast, arthritis, senior, cats

Oshi Cairns

One of the biggest issues for cat parents is getting that yearly wellness check for our felines. Since cats are masters at hiding illness, it’s more important to get them seen each year. Twice a year is recommended for senior cats. Dr. Kelly will tell us why this is …


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Tips on protecting your pets from Easter and Passover holiday hazards

Posted on Thu 06 April 2023 in news • Tagged with fox, fox32, chicago, interview

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Though Easter and Passover may have a lot of special treats for humans to enjoy, they can be hazardous to our furry friends.

Many traditional holiday foods and decorations can actually pose a danger to pet health.

One that can be particularly dangerous is chocolates — especially the milk or dark …


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Happy Kitty, Healthy Kitty

Posted on Tue 28 February 2023 in update • Tagged with podcast, wellness, prevention, senior, cats

Oshi Cairns

One of the biggest issues for cat parents is getting that yearly wellness check for our felines. Since cats are masters at hiding illness, it’s more important to get them seen each year. Twice a year is recommended for senior cats. Dr. Kelly will tell us why this is …


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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Posted on Fri 09 December 2022 in update • Tagged with afsp, marathon, running

I am running the Chicago Marathon in 2023 as a tribute to all the veterinary professionals who we have lost to suicide. I am also running this race in special honor of Charli (Alex) Rae Lewis, an amazing young human who we lost on September 5th 2021, just before their …


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Tips to keep your pets safe during the holidays

Posted on Thu 17 November 2022 in news • Tagged with fox, fox32, chicago, interview, pet, safety

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Dr. Kelly Cairns shares some tips and tricks to keep your pets safe during the holiday season.

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How to solve decision deadlock with team-based decision making

Posted on Tue 27 September 2022 in coaching • Tagged with wellness, dvm360

Most of us have been there: The team needs to make a decision. The topic requiring the decision involves multiple key stakeholders, maybe even more than 1 group in the hospital. No matter how much time and effort the team members expend, they cannot reach a satisfactory decision.

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Inevitably, everyone …


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