Animal Hospital Inc. of Willoughby Hills has announced new dates for two of its popular programs.

Its next monthly Pet Weight Loss Seminar begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 8, featuring discussions about benefits, simple techniques and helpful medications with Dr. Jennifer D. Johnston.

Its next free, confidential Pet Loss Support Group meetings will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. These feature Patty DeJohn of DeJohn Pet Services, a division of DeJohn Flynn-Mylott Funeral Homes. (Click here for the archived blog.)

Those planning to attend the hospital's upcoming events are asked to called (440) 946-2800 to reserve a seat.

Hospital Administrator Kelli Sue Kerwin also proudly announces the hospital's recent re-accreditation following a comprehensive evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association.

Only 15 percent of the nation's small animal veterinary practices have achieved such accreditation, only two in Lake County, and Animal Hospital Inc. is the only such practice to offer luxury pet boarding, according to a news release.

Located at 2735 SOM Center Road, Animal Hospital Inc. employs 40 people, including five general practice veterinarians, and offers complete medical, surgical and dental care, daytime urgent care, luxury boarding, grooming and six levels of obedience training.

-- Sandra M. Klepach, SKlepach@News-Herald.com