Yonkers Animal Hospital

Cats are amazing creatures, they have so many features that allow them to survive in the wild. If you think this fact is interesting, ask our knowledgeable staff at Yonkers Animal Hospital, during your next visit, about your cat. You might be pleasantly surprised by what you learn.

This special week, we at Yonkers Animal Hospital would like to honor our veterinary technician staff. Everyday your dedication and hard work is not only appreciated but commended. Thank you for all you do.

It's National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, and pet obesity is more common than you might think. Obesity in your pet might be over eating or a more serious medical condition. If you see you fur baby gaining weight and you're not sure why, schedule an appointment with one of our vets at Yonkers Animal Hospital, so we can find a solution together.

Did you know that snuggle time with your cat can help with your anxiety and stress? Take some time to relax and snuggle with your cat, it will do wonders for both you and your cat.

Rabies is a 100% preventable disease, according to the CDC more than 59,000 people die from the disease around the world each year. In America we have all but eliminated rabies, but other countries are not so fortunate. It is a very real threat, and unnecessarily so. World rabies day was created to bring awareness, attention, and help to those places.

Cats are now beginning to be used more and more as therapy animals. Cats can help people heal and they reduce loneliness, depression, and anxiety.

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September 16 was designated by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.World Ozone Day is important because it is a day that is used for spreading awareness regarding the Ozone Layer’s depletion, as well as the search for solutions in order to preserve it.

Every second Sunday of September we are reminded to hug our hounds. This national day reminds us all to give affection to our pets. Mutts, mixed breeds, pure breeds all deserve to live a happy, safe life. So strengthen your bond between you and your dog, and give them a hug today.

Started in 2008, National Service Dog Awareness month was started to spread the awareness and understanding of service dogs and the humans they aid. Service Dogs act as an anchor for people with Autism, Anxiety, Blindness, Seizure Disorders, Hearing impaired, Diabetes, and PTSD. Service Dogs are trained in different ways to help their person.

According to the department of Labor, Labor day was created to celebrate workers achievements toward social and economic prosperity of America. This prosperity can be seen today and everyday, all across America.

Pet Health Insurance month or National Pet insurance month, is a day designed to help people understand the importance of acquiring pet health insurance. The benefits of pet insurance are understated and it assists owners with expensive medical costs your pet may accumulate. Choosing a plan is personal and every plan is different. Do your research and compare different plans to find the one that is right for you and your pet.

Orange, Red, Yellow, Marmalade, Ginger. Whatever you chose to call them Ginger cats are Gregarious, talkative, and very loving. Their orange color come from Pheomelamine. Persian, Munchkin, American Bobtail, British Short hair, Maine Coon, Abyssinian, and Bengal all come in the Ginger variety. 80% are male, and these cats are extraordinary. But while all orange cats are tabby, not every tabby is orange.