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We Love Our Seniors
For veterinarians and veterinary staff senior pets are often some of our favorite patients. Their families have deeply...
Heartworm Disease – Better to Prevent than Get
You may have heard of heartworm disease in dogs but, living in the north, you may not be especially concerned....
The Importance of Vaccines
Vaccines are one of the most notable, life-saving medical innovations. Thank you Dr. Jenner. They rank right up there...
Grain-Free Diets: What You Should Know
There have been a lot of stories in the news lately that many dogs and a handful of cats have become sick and even...
The Dangers Lurking in our Ponds
Unfortunately, every summer, a few dogs will become very sick or even die from exposure to blue green algae. Here is...
Cat Scratch Fever
Cat Scratch Fever is not just an old Ted Nugent song, it is also a disease that people can catch from cats. The...
Tackling the Pet Obesity Epidemic
As veterinarians, obesity of pets is one of the most common and preventable problems that we encounter. Pets are...
Lick Granuloma
Lick Granuloma is an extremely stubborn and frustrating problem that is the result of a dog repeatedly licking the...
The Importance of Parasite Testing
Why is fecal parasite testing important? Yes, we live in the north and have very cold and snowy winters. Intuitively...
The Secret Lives of Fleas
Now that the weather is getting cooler, fleas are on the hunt for warm bodies and a way to get inside to survive the...
Local Jargon
What does that mean? As New Englanders, we love to adopt our own terms and jargon for things. When you are from New...
Pets and Sun
As the weather gets warm it feels great to get outdoors and feel the sunshine. We know the sun can be dangerous and we...