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Our Most Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Dental Health
Q: What do you mean when you say “dental disease”? A: When we refer to “dental disease,” we mean all diseases affecting the gums, teeth, roots and underlying bony structures in and around the oral cavity (mouth). When we talk about “dental disease,” we are most commonly referring to periodontal disease, which occurs when plaque and tartar…
Bringing Home Baby (Cat): 5 Essential Tips for Success
Hello everyone, and welcome to kitten season! You heard us right, kittens have a season! For those folks who work with animals, this time of year is a busy one, as unspayed momma cats start to have their spring and early summer litters. While it’s true that kitten season is a bittersweet time of year…
Year-Round Heartworm Prevention: Worth the Cost?
As winter descends upon New England in full force, more and more dog owners ask us if we recommend continuing heartworm prevention through the winter months. The short answer is yes. The American Heartworm Society recommends year-round heartworm prevention, and we agree. Want to know more about heartworm disease and why it’s worthwhile to give…
Top Tips for a Pet-Safe Thanksgiving
If you’re planning to host friends or family for a Thanksgiving meal, check out our top tips to have a great time, and protect your pets in the process! Prepare a Special Treat It’s no secret that Thanksgiving is chock full of foods that our four legged friends really shouldn’t eat. In addition to the usual culinary hazards like onions…
Mazunte Project 2019: A Veterinary Journey to Create a Better World
As many of you know, Dr. Wissel and I returned to Oaxaca, Mexico this winter to participate in the Mazunte Project and assist Palmarito Sea Turtle Rescue with their important mission. Preparing to start our workday Last year, many folks asked, “What the heck does spaying and neutering dogs have to do with saving sea…
Traveling with your Pet
There’s a lot to consider when you begin planning a much needed vacation, and if you’re anything like us, your first thoughts in planning your trip are often focused on how to escape as far away from home as possible for as long as possible (and at this time of year, to a destination that…
Hannah’s Hospice: Life Is Better With A Friend
Hannah and I had a great walk today, which we do nearly every afternoon regardless of the weather. It has been part of her daily routine for many years now, and when 4pm rolls around, she’s at my side begging for her walk whether she’s sore and tired or not. Because she loves her walks…
Hannah’s Hospice: Unavoidable Uncertainty
Although Hannah continues to be her usual happy self, yesterday evening was a sobering time in this journey for my wife and I. I had just come back from our evening walk and had to tell Patti that Hannah had vomited twice during our walk. Not to be gross, but she vomited her entire dinner, which…
Hannah’s Hospice: Decisions Are Getting Real
It was only a week ago that we last spoke here, but in even that short amount of time, we’ve seen Hannah’s cough worsen to a point where I’m starting to worry that our time with her is going to be much shorter than we hoped. With Hannah’s cough getting worse, I decided to xray…
Creating a Pet Safe Garden
This area is home to some of the most magnificent gardens and landscaping in New England. If you are an avid gardener and you have pets who also enjoy your yard, we recommend keeping the following six things in mind as you exercise your green thumb this year. 1. Some plants are poisonous to dogs and cats…
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