Atlantic Veterinary Hospital Pet Care Corner
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Pet Care Corner
Check out the latest educational articles and tips from the Atlantic Veterinary Hospital team.
High Blood Pressure in Pets: A Silent Killer
High blood pressure, or hypertension, may be easily overlooked in pets and people because it’s often clinically silent. Left untreated, however, it can cause serious health problems and death. Symptoms High blood pressure predominantly affects the eyes,...
Pet Care Information: Recommended Websites
Pet parents often want to know more about their pets’ illness or condition before taking them to their veterinarian and will spend time researching symptoms online. Veterinarians are learning to adjust to two important changes produced by our clients’...
Effective Medications for Motion Sickness in Dogs
Most dogs love to ride along in the car, and it’s usually fun to take them along – except when they’re miserable from motion or “car” sickness. A medication called Cerenia is proving beneficial for dogs with motion sickness. What causes motion sickness?...
Rewards Program: Earn Credit Towards Pet Dental Procedures
Our Care Coins Loyalty Rewards Program allows you to earn credit towards future care for your pet. Every $100 you spend at Atlantic Veterinary Hospital on medications, food, flea prevention, products, and most services earns a Care Coin. Care Coins...
Atlantic Veterinary Hospital Remodel Hits Halfway Point
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our facility’s flow and comfort during our major remodel. We’re about halfway there! New Veterinary Rehab Department The construction crew has nearly completed our new wing, which will house our new...
Pets Light Up Our World
Light. We sure could use some this time of year! We go to work in the dark. We come home in the dark. We often walk our dogs in the dark. Light is an integral part of the traditions of Hanukkah and Christmas, both celebrated by many around the world,...
Of Cats and Christmas Trees
When I was 10 years old, our new kitten decided to conquer her personal Mount Everest, otherwise known as our Christmas tree. When she made it to the summit, however, our shouts of alarm caused her to unbalance the tree, which she rode to the floor in...
Don’t Feed Your Dog Holiday Food!
The day after Thanksgiving can be one of the busiest days of the year at: A) the local mall B) Atlantic Veterinary Hospital C) both of the above If you answered “C,” you’re right! Sadly, many family pooches also overindulge on Thanksgiving and we often...
Atlantic Veterinary Hospital Remodel Update
After nearly a year of exciting and intensive planning, we started a major remodel of the hospital on October 10. When we began planning, we envisioned adding additional exam rooms, space for our Veterinary Rehab and Acupuncture services, and maybe...
How to Keep Your Cat Safe Outdoors
Did you know that domestic cats roam an average territory of 5 acres? That’s considerably larger than most people’s backyards (feral cats have even larger territories). Outdoor kitties tend to exhibit fewer behaviors that humans find objectionable, like...
How to Take Advantage of Our ‘Green’ Discount
We are continually exploring ways to make Atlantic Veterinary Hospital more environmentally responsible. During our remodel (which started August 1), we are incorporating an all-new energy-efficient HVAC system, smart thermostats and lighting, and...
If Fleas Could Spit…
Did you know that a common allergy in dogs is caused by flea spit (aka, flea saliva)? It’s true. A flea’s saliva causes allergic dogs to become very itchy and puts them at high risk for secondary skin infections, hair loss, and pure misery. Some...