Metropolitan Animal Emergency and Specialty Center

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

November is the perfect time to think about your small dog’s cold weather needs. 🍂

Smaller and short-coated breeds feel the drop in temperature much faster than larger dogs and may need a little extra help staying comfortable on outdoor walks.

A well-fitted dog sweater or coat can make a big difference in how much they actually enjoy being outside this season. Stop in and let us help you find the right fit for your pup before the cold really sets in! 🐾

11/05/2026

November on a horse property hits different.🐴🍁

The trees are doing their last big thing before winter. The horses have their coats coming in. The rhythm of the barn has shifted from the long light of summer to something quieter and more deliberate.

There's a particular kind of beauty to this season that people who don't have animals rarely get to see up close. 🍂

11/02/2026

Cozy season has officially been claimed. 😂🐾

Your bed is no longer your bed. It is a shared space and negotiations are closed. November means your dog or your curl up in the covers situation is entering its final form and there is nothing you can do about it.

Bed sharer or floor sleeper? Tell us where your pet lands at night! 😴

11/02/2026

There’s a reason Jersey cattle have one of the most devoted followings in the dairy world. 🐄

Jerseys are smaller than most dairy breeds but pound for pound they produce milk with significantly higher butterfat and protein content than larger breeds like Holsteins. That richer milk means more cheese, more butter, and more value per gallon for small-scale dairy operations. 🧀

They’re also generally easier keepers, meaning they tend to maintain body condition on less feed than larger dairy breeds. That efficiency matters a lot heading into winter when feed costs climb. 🙌

10/31/2026

Hope you have a fur-tastic Halloween with tricks and treats! 🎃 👻

10/31/2026

Wishing you and your family a Happy Halloween! 🎃👻
Friendly reminder to keep all candy away from your pets, especially dark chocolate and those that contain xylitol.
Halloween can be stressful on some pets and cause them to spook more easily and take off. If you take your pet out after dark, make sure he/she wears a reflective collar, is securely leashed and has proper identification attached.
Just a reminder MEAC will be open 24/7 for all your pet emergencies! 💕

10/30/2026

Cow costume, zero regrets, maximum enthusiasm. 🐄😂

This is the energy we are bringing into Halloween season and we hope you are too. 🎃

We want to see your pet's costume this October! Drop your photos in the comments. Cats, dogs, bunnies, all pets welcome. 👇

10/29/2026

Blanketing season is back and so is the question every horse owner debates every October: to blanket or not to blanket? 🐴

Here's what the research actually says. Horses that are blanketed regularly may not develop as thick a natural winter coat because the added warmth signals the body that insulation is less necessary. That means a blanketed horse becomes more dependent on the blanket as winter progresses, not less.

This isn't an argument against blanketing. Clipped horses, senior horses, underweight horses, and horses in wet climates often genuinely need it. But it is an argument for being consistent once you start.

The bigger nutritional connection: horses that are cold burn significantly more calories just to maintain body temperature. Whether you blanket or not, make sure your feed program accounts for the increased energy demand that comes with colder weather. 🙌

10/26/2026

October checklist for horse owners heading into cold weather. 👇

✅ Body condition score every horse now, while there's still time to adjust before winter
✅ Check your hay supply and quality, not just quantity. Hay cut late in the season can be lower in digestible energy than you'd expect
✅ Senior horses and hard keepers need extra attention right now. They lose condition faster in cold and regain it slower

The transition from fall to winter is one of the most important nutrition windows of the year. 🐴