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April is “Kitten Shower” Month at HSHA

April is “Kitten Shower” Month at HSHA

HSHA is preparing for the upcoming “kitten season” with our Kitten Shower Donation Drive. Please help if you can by donating some of our most needed items to keep our kittens happy and healthy this spring and summer. Canned Kitten Food  Dry Kitten Food KMR Formula Cat...
What is the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study?

What is the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study?

What is the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study?by Dr. Noelle Weeks, Veterinarian, Veterinary Resource CenterWhat is the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study and why is it important?  The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is one of the largest, most comprehensive prospective...
Annual Exams

Annual Exams

Annual Examsby Dr. Lauren Ritchey, Veterinarian, Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Annual veterinary examinations are incredibly important.  On average, pets age an equivalent of five to seven years for every one human year.  This means that a lot of changes can occur...
The Problem with Retractable Leashes…

The Problem with Retractable Leashes…

The Problem with Retractable Leashes…by Dr. Noelle Weeks, Veterinarian, Veterinary Resource Center of the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Retractable leashes, such as Flexi leash, are popular with a lot of dog owners.  The idea of allowing your dog to have...
Is Your Pet in Pain?

Is Your Pet in Pain?

Is Your Pet in Pain? by Dr. Noelle Weeks, Veterinarian, Veterinary Resource Center of the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area The ability to recognize pain in your pet is actually very difficult for most pet owners.  Extreme and sudden pain can be obvious such as when...
Reducing Stress at the Vet

Reducing Stress at the Vet

Reducing Stress at the Vetby Dr. Noelle Weeks, Veterinarian, Veterinary Resource Center of the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Doctor visits can be stressful for humans and animals alike.  If your pittie, or any dog for that matter, has stress at a vet visit, bad...