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Check out the latest educational articles and tips from the Atlantic Veterinary Hospital team.
4 Remedies for Hairballs in Cats
Did you know that cats spend up to a quarter of their day grooming themselves? Their rough tongues catch loose hair, which is swallowed and usually passes unnoticed through their GI tract. When a larger amount of hair has accumulated in the stomach,...
Why Smooshy-Faced Dogs and Cats Require Additional Dental Care
Smooshy-faced breeds of dogs and cats, technically called brachyocephalics, require additional dental care when compared to their longer-faced cousins. Frenchies, Pugs, Bostons, Boxers, English Bulldogs, Shih Tzus, Lhasa Apsos, Chihuahua, Chow Chow,...
Link Between Ticks and Kidney Disease in Dogs
Dogs exposed to Lyme disease have a 43 percent higher risk of developing kidney disease, according to a study from IDEXX. Ticks transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Dogs, cats, and humans (along with many other animals) can become infected...
How to Protect Your Pet from Heartworm Disease
Two of our dog patients recently tested positive for heartworm disease. That’s the first time we’ve seen this in over 10 years, so we wanted to provide you with some important information about what to watch for in your dog or cat. What is heartworm...
Dental Checkups and X-Rays: An Important Routine to Keep Your Pet’s Teeth Healthy
Dental check-ups and routine dental X-rays are necessary for a healthy mouth and to ensure your pet’s teeth are picture-perfect for a lifetime. During physical exams, we take a look in your pet’s mouth. However, a visual examination of your pet’s mouth...
Why is My Cat Suddenly Sneezing So Much?
A few sneezes a day is fairly normal, but when kitty sneezes consistently over a period of days, you may want to bring her to visit us, as she could have an upper respiratory infection. Causes of Sneezing While most sneezing in cats is caused by a viral...
‘Senior Cat’ Q and A with Dr. Laura Monahan
How to keep your cat's golden years golden Q: At what age is a cat classified as a senior? A: Keeping in mind that every cat is an individual, the “senior” status in cats has been described as cats 11-14 years of age (American Association of Feline...
5 Reasons to Test Your Cat for Diabetes
One of our least favorite diagnoses to make in cats is Type II diabetes. Feline diabetes is largely preventable and unnecessary. And, diabetes can be a real challenge to treat for many cat owners. Fortunately, Type II diabetes in cats is also one of...
The Benefits of Pet Health Insurance (And Who We Recommend)
Our hearts break when pets are euthanized because their owners can’t afford critical care. Unfortunately, it happens… more often than you might imagine. Many people vastly underestimate the costs of caring for a pet over a 15-year lifespan. Dog owners...
3 Tips for a Successful Curbside or Virtual Veterinary Visit
Imagine driving 100 mph on a curvy racetrack with no guard rails – all day, every day, for over a year – while trying to keep a smile on your face and avoid a fiery crash. That’s how health care workers – including veterinary staff – feel. Veterinary...
Have You Tried Skijoring With Your Dog?
Skijoring ('skē-jȯr-iŋ) is a winter sport in which a cross country skier is pulled by dog(s) or a horse in harness. The word is derived from the Norwegian word skikjøring, meaning ski driving. The most popular form of skijoring is with a dog. In dog...
5 Fun (and Funny) Ways to Help Your Senior Cat Exercise
Unlike their human counterparts, cats don’t look in the mirror and vow to lose weight and get in shape. As cats enter their senior years, they become more sedentary, which makes them more prone to obesity. That, in turn, puts them at risk of serious...