{"id":1501,"date":"2016-01-05T16:14:07","date_gmt":"2016-01-05T20:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/?p=1501"},"modified":"2020-02-17T17:33:51","modified_gmt":"2020-02-17T22:33:51","slug":"ovrs-top-10-blogs-of-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/ovrs-top-10-blogs-of-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"OVRS\u2019 Top 10 Blogs Of 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/OVRS_iStock_000051074990_Large-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"OVRS_iStock_000051074990_Large\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s hard to believe 2016 is upon us already! We\u2019ve had an amazing year here at OVRS, and for that we extend our heartfelt thanks to you! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We\u2019re excited that so many of you are reading our blog, and thought you might be interested to know which blogs your peers found most useful this past year. Please enjoy our most popular pet care blogs of 2015:<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><b> How To Handle A Pet Escape Artist<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You turn your back for a minute and he\u2019s off! A pet escape artist can maneuver through the narrowest of passages, wiggle under any fence, or slip through an open door with the stealth of a ninja \u2013 or at least it can seem that way. The truth is, when your pet likes to roam, there\u2019s really no letting your guard down. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/how-to-handle-a-pet-escape-artist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more\u2026<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><b> Snooze Fest: Stimulation For A Bored Pet<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinary medicine and nutrition are good for your pet, but pet owners shouldn\u2019t overlook environmental <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enrichment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and stimulation as important components of an animal\u2019s overall health and wellbeing. Even the most dedicated or involved pet owner may start to notice the tell-tale signs of a bored pet; especially if you\u2019re walking by the same ol\u2019 smells, day after day. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/snooze-fest-stimulation-for-a-bored-pet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more\u2026<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><b> When You Gotta Go: Urinary Tract Infection In Dogs<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinary tract infections are not pleasant, whether you have two legs or four. When the urinary tract (the bladder, kidneys, or ureters between the two) are host to bacteria, no one is happy. Keep reading to learn about UTIs in dogs and what we can do. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/when-you-gotta-go-urinary-tract-infection-in-dogs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more\u2026<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/OVRS_iStock_000048864992_Large-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"OVRS_iStock_000048864992_Large\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><b> Hot Weather Pet Safety Quiz<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot weather dos and don\u2019ts seem obvious where our pets are concerned. Do make sure there\u2019s plenty of drinking water available. Don\u2019t leave pets in the car. However, many of the activities our pets love, and we don\u2019t worry about, especially away from home, can be riskier\u00a0than you might think, especially in hot weather. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/hot-weather-pet-safety-quiz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more\u2026<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b> An Owner\u2019s Guide To Lumps And Bumps On Pets<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you stumble across something on your pet that wasn\u2019t there before, it can be a very disconcerting feeling. Is it a tick? A discarded piece of bubblegum? Cancer??? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/an-owners-guide-to-lumps-and-bumps-on-pets\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more\u2026<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Resolving Cat Conflicts In The Home: Study Results Prove Encouraging, New Study Recruitment<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cats share our homes and our hearts. In fact, they retain the position of #1 among common household pets in the United States. That is probably why many of us choose to share our homes with two or more cats and have, perhaps, been challenged by passive and overt aggression between our feline companions.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/resolving-cat-conflicts-in-the-home-study-results-prove-encouraging-new-study-recruitment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Read more\u2026<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> An Animal Owner\u2019s Guide To Pet Liver Problems<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver problems are usually serious for a pet. As a pet owner, you want to better understand what is happening with your pet, even if they know he or she is in good hands. There are many different pet liver problems that dogs and cats can have. Read on to learn what you should know if your pet is having liver issues. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/an-animal-owners-guide-to-pet-liver-problems\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more\u2026<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Recognizing The Signs Of Pet Heart Disease<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart disease is one of the biggest medical problems in humans; and sadly, pets are no different. While pets often experience different types of heart problems than we do, they are no less serious. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/recognizing-the-signs-of-pet-heart-disease\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more\u2026<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> How The Human-Animal Bond With Our Pets Enhances Our Lives.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From their adorable, furry faces to their undeniable enthusiasm when they greet us at the door, our pets provide a world of love. It\u2019s not surprising that much research has been conducted on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">human-animal bond<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and its impact on our physical, mental, and emotional health. Likewise, our affection for our animal friends reciprocally enhances their health and wellbeing. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/human-animal-bond-pets-enhances-lives\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more\u2026<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/OVRS_iStock_000047035506_Large-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"OVRS_iStock_000047035506_Large\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> A Dog Owner\u2019s Guide To Canine Influenza (The Dog Flu)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The media has been abuzz lately with news of the latest canine influenza outbreak. 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