The 2013 AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats clearly state “cleaning a companion animal’s teeth without general anesthesia is considered unacceptable and below the standard of care.”
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In addition to traditional medicine, many veterinary hospitals are now adding integrative treatment options to the list of services they provide. These “new” treatments are gaining attention and respect in the American veterinary industry—but what took us so long?
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If your aging dog or cat starts acting strange, don’t chalk it up to old age or think he needs a refresher course in potty training – make an appointment with your veterinarian.
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It can be hard to know what an ideal body weight is for your dog. Your veterinarian can advise you on a healthy goal weight for your dog, and provide a plan and guidance to help your dog achieve those goals.
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Misconceptions about vaccines can have a grave impact on pets as owners decline to protect against serious—or even fatal—diseases like rabies or parvovirus.
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We’ve all heard the saying, “Prevention is the best medicine.” This is so important to remember when protecting our pets from freeloading parasites like fleas and ticks.
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Veterinarians are entrusted with the health of our four-legged family members. The work they do to keep our pets well deserves to be recognized—that’s why hospitals that provide excellent care are being celebrated with their own special day on July 22.
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According to veterinary parasitologists, Lyme disease—and tick-borne diseases in general—have reached epidemic status. Several varieties of ticks are expanding their range and the diseases they carry are becoming far more common in more areas with each passing year.
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