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Pet Care Corner

Check out the latest educational articles and tips from the Atlantic Veterinary Hospital team.

Beautiful Catios Keep Kitties Safe and Happy

Beautiful Catios Keep Kitties Safe and Happy

We've been recommending catios for years! Catios are attractive, outdoor cat enclosures designed to please both the cats and humans in the family. They allow cats to experience the physical and mental benefits of the outdoors while providing you with...

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Why Does My Dog Chew?

Why Does My Dog Chew?

Dogs use their mouths a lot like humans use their hands. Their sense of touch is experienced through their mouths; they love to chew on toys, treats, clothing, shoes, furniture, sticks, bones, etc. Some chewing is natural, such as when puppies are...

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5 Ways to Give Your Dog Mental Exercise

5 Ways to Give Your Dog Mental Exercise

Proper physical exercise for dogs is important to their overall physical and mental well-being. Environmental enrichment, or "mental exercise," is often overlooked, but just as important! In fact, at the Seattle Zoo, making sure animals have fun is...

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How the Solar Eclipse May Affect Your Pet

How the Solar Eclipse May Affect Your Pet

The Great American Eclipse is August 21, 2017. During the total solar eclipse, the moon will pass between the sun and Earth and block the sun entirely. In the Puget Sound region, we'll see it as a partial solar eclipse, beginning at 9:08 a.m. and ending...

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A Day in the Life of Bogey, a Typical Older Dog

A Day in the Life of Bogey, a Typical Older Dog

The sun has been shining through the blinds for at least an hour now and the family has been busy getting ready for work and school. Bogey’s hips are sore from sleeping in one position all night and he knows getting up will be difficult, but Nature’s...

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What In The World Is Going On In Veterinary Care?

What In The World Is Going On In Veterinary Care?

Every year, despite our efforts to remain as affordable as possible, costs for providing outstanding veterinary care increase. Pharmaceutical companies, pet food companies, and reference laboratories annually mark up their prices 8% or more (even during...

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Keeping Cats Safe Outdoors

Keeping Cats Safe Outdoors

By Bubba the Cat Public Relations Officer Allowing us cats to roam outdoors is a decision that requires careful consideration. There are camps on both sides of the issue, passionate about their opinions regarding whether we cats should to be allowed to...

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February is National Pet Dental Health Month!

February is National Pet Dental Health Month!

“Pets Need Dental Care Too” is a theme that has gained momentum over the past two decades as we’ve recognized that our furry family members need the same kind of attention to their dental health we do to ours. Benefits of Oral Health Besides improving...

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Please Excuse our “Dust” as We Go Greener!

Please Excuse our “Dust” as We Go Greener!

In our continued efforts to improve our abilities to care for the needs of you and your pet, we are in the process of “going greener.” Starting in early November, we’ll begin our transition to electronic medical records and digital X-ray radiography, a...

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