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Check out the latest educational articles and tips from the Atlantic Veterinary Hospital team.
7 Steps to Prepare Your Pet to Be Home Alone While You’re at Work
In Part 1 of this series, we shared practical tips for teaching your cat or dog appropriate “office behavior” when you’re working from home. What happens when you need to transition to working away from home? When you’re not around full-time,...
10 Ways to Reduce Shedding in Dogs and Cats
You’re heading into an important meeting and are dressed for success. You glance down to make sure all buttons and zippers are in place and notice that your clothes are sprouting pet fur. You frantically pick at the tiny spikes. Where’s a lint roller...
Why Is My Cat Peeing on Laundry?
Note to readers: This is one of our most popular articles. We've updated it with more detailed information for 2024. Inappropriate urination is the leading cause of cats being surrendered to shelters. While there are several underlying causes, they can...
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...
How to Care for Your Aging Cat
We’re often asked: When is a cat considered a senior? We like the phrase, “Senior at Seven,” because generally, that’s when cats are considered “mature.” Since aging is a progressive continuum, many veterinarians group the following three categories and...
Proper ID for Your Pet: Even More Important While Traveling
“Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey,” was a cute Disney movie about three lost pets traveling across country and arriving home. https://youtu.be/KtpFx0JsT90 Sadly, that's not reality. Losing your pet can be a traumatic and sometimes tragic...
The Dangers of Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats, and How to Keep Your Pet’s Teeth Healthy
Dental disease is a serious problem for both dogs and cats. Unfortunately, it’s an issue that pet parents often overlook. Left untreated, dental disease can cause pain and discomfort, and can even lead to more serious health problems. In this article,...
Golden Years: Loving Care for Your Senior Dog
This is part 3 of 4 in our “senior pets” series. Part 1: How to Care for Your Aging Cat Part 2: 5 Fun (and Funny) Ways to Help Your Senior Cat Exercise As our canine companions age, their needs change. What changes can we expect? When, exactly, does a...
5 Fun (and Funny) Ways to Help Your Senior Cat Exercise
This is part 2 of 4 in our "senior pet" series. Check out Part 1: How to Care for Your Aging Cat. 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...
Pet Emergency Authorization Form: Why You Need It & What to Include
Let’s say you go on a cruise and leave your pet with a pet sitter. While you’re out at sea, your pet becomes violently ill and needs emergency medical care. But your pet sitter can’t reach you. Your pet sitter needs a detailed plan of action for how to...
How to Create a Pet Health Care Directive or Living Will
Last week, you learned how to create a Pet Emergency Authorization form, which gives your pet sitter the authority to make life-saving decisions on behalf of your pet in the event you can’t be reached. Today, we’re introducing you to a...
Traveling Domestically or Internationally With Your Pet? You May Need a Health Certificate
Traveling with your pet can be a blast. But before you hit the road, rails, sea, or sky, there are some important health regulations to consider. Most destinations, both domestic and international, require a travel health certificate for pets. This...