You haven’t attended one of our pet seminars? Why not?
Meet other pet loving members of the community! Bring your dog if you like! (we’d invite you to bring your cat, but your cat might not like it). Children are welcome too. Often there is wine (softdrinks for the kids and other audience members that prefer an alternative to alcohol) and some healthy snack foods like fresh vegetables, fruits, light sandwiches and so forth. Ask questions! Learn! These seminars are great!
See Your Pet Through a Vet’s Eyes
Brookfield veterinarians evaluate 11 major areas of your pet’s body each time they do an exam. Care to look at your pet through a vet’s eyes? We’ve built a quiz that allows you to do just that!
Presidential Pets Quiz
There have been a lot of pets that have padded and pounced their way through the White House over they years. Do you remember their names? Take this quiz to test your Presidential pet knowledge!
Pet Clothes: Our Top Picks for Witty, Wonderful, or Just Plain Weird
Pet owners are dressing their furry friends up for all the major holidays and the routine days in between. Here’s a selection of get ups that really grabbed our eye.
Animal Internet Stars: With millions of fans, these pets live like royalty.
Helen launched a thousand ships, but this puss has captivated millions!
The Three Most Common Diseases in Older Cats…and they all respond to treatment!
Older cats are at significant risk for three diseases: kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, and diabetes. The great news is that all three illnesses respond well to treatment but you need to CATCH THEM EARLY. Brookfield Animal Hospital offers a blood screen that identifies any one of these diseases. Read on for more information on these and other old-age related illnesses, and then find out how you can get your cat safely and affordably screened for all of them!
Connecticut Shelter Euthanasia Numbers Plummet! Part of a National Trend
Shelter euthanasia rates are down by a whopping 42% thanks to the great people who choose to adopt and to the use of microchips that reunite owners with lost pets. But the news got us to thinking: how much do we really know about our shelter system and...
Connecticut Bears: Test your knowledge
Connecticut's bear population has exploded over the last four decades. How much do you know about these terrific creatures? Take this quiz and find out. It's an entertaining way to learn about bears that live right here in our state! Score and answers...
Field Guide to Frog Eggs of Connecticut
Spring peeper sounds signal that it’s breeding time for Connecticut’s frogs and salamanders. Here’s a guide to help you identify the eggs you may see while walking outdoors. Vernal Pools, Prime Real Estate For Ecological Health Vernal pools are areas located in...
How Powerful is a Dog’s Nose?
10 Thousand Times Better Than Yours: A Dog’s Nose is Nothing To Sneeze About Researchers at the Sensory Research Institute at Florida State University estimate that a dog’s nose is somewhere between 10,000 to 100,000 times more acute than a human nose. To put that...
How To Pick The Right Dog For Adoption
Who are you and what kind of lifestyle do you lead? Don’t go to the shelter and choose a pet with the most doleful eyes. Pets, especially dogs, will integrate themselves into your life and a good match is critical to long term happiness all the way around. Ask...