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Different pets have unique needs. Explore dedicated care tips for cats, dogs, rabbits, and small mammals, from nutrition to handling. Our species-specific resources help you tailor care to your companion’s individual health and lifestyle.

Poor Air Quality - Are my pets safe? As irritating as smoke can be to people, it can cause health problems for animals as well. Smoke from wildfires and other large blazes affects pets, horses, livestock and wildlife. If you can see or feel the effects of smoke yourself, you also should take precautions to keep your animals – both pets and livestock – safe. Animals with cardiovascular or respiratory disease are especially at risk from smoke and should be closely watched durin

Updated: May 14, 2025 4 min read What the Science Says About Raw, Gently Cooked, Freeze-Dried, and Other "Natural" Diets – and Aardvark’s Policy Important News Regarding Raw Diets, Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria, and AAH Protocols Raw, partially raw, frozen raw, gently cooked, and freeze-dried dog foods have surged in popularity. Many pet owners choose these diets believing them to be more “natural” or biologically appropriate. However, evolving scientific research continue

Our hospital will be closed from June 20th to June 30th to allow Dr. Thomas and our team to enjoy a much-deserved vacation with their...

Answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. Q: Why can't I just get medication without seeing Dr. Thomas? It is the same condition my pet has had before so I know what they need. A: Although you may be right and it may be the same condition as before, we are bound by legislation that requires that we see your pet before we can dispense medication. To ignore this law could see us lost our license to practice. This even includes recurring conditions as they are c

Our team at Aardvark Animal Hospital is on a mission to provide you and your pet the best care possible. While we’ve invested heavily in providing our medical experts with the best training, equipment, and facilities, we went a step further and are bringing your pet’s care to the palm of your hands. Meet Pet Desk!! Pet Desk is our new app that provides everything you need to care for your pet, all in one place and will keep you connected to us 24/7! Why You Should Download Pe

Currently, there is a rapid spread of the H3N2 strain of canine influenza virus in Pennsylvania. We want to answer some basic questions regarding the virus and explain what we are doing at Aardvark Animal Hospital to protect your pet. What is H3N2 Canine Influenza Virus (H3N2 CIV)? Similar to the human flu, canine influenza has several strains and the H3N2 CIV has emerged as a fast-spreading virus. Currently, Pennsylvania is experiencing widespread cases of both the H3N8 CI