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.
Should I Adopt a Puppy or an Adult Dog?
This is Part 1 in a 4-part series on pet adoption. Coming next: Part 2: 4 Important Decisions to Make Before Adopting a Dog Part 3: 15 Tips for Socializing Your Puppy Part 4: 6 Steps to Introduce a New Dog to Your Current Dog Bringing a furry friend...
What You Need to Know About Fleas, Ticks and Parasite Preventives
More than an itchy nuisance, fleas and ticks are blood-sucking, disease-spreading pests that can cause a variety of problems for cats and dogs. Fleas can cause skin irritation, anemia, and allergic reactions, while ticks can transmit serious diseases...
Acupuncture: This Ancient Healing Art Helps Pets, Too!
An ancient healing art developed in China more than 4,000 years ago, acupuncture is a therapeutic technique that enhances a body’s natural healing abilities. What is Animal Acupuncture? Acupuncture involves inserting very fine, sterile needles into...
19 Household Items That Can Poison Your Dog
1. Rodent Poison If you have a mouse in the house, and you also have a dog, you’ll want to avoid putting mouse or rat poison out. Several chemicals commonly found in rat, mouse, and mole poisons can be deadly for dogs. Poisoning can take place directly,...
Wireless GPS Dog Fences: A Smart Way to Keep Your Pup Secure
Wireless GPS pet fences are gaining popularity, as they offer a number of advantages over traditional wire fences. You’re probably familiar with “fences” that rely on a wire buried a few inches underground around the perimeter of your property. The...
12 Environmental Enrichment Activities for Indoor Cats
Indoor cats crave adventure. That's because cats are not far from their wild ancestors who spent their days and nights hunting for food, defending their territories (typically up to 10 acres, much larger than our homes and apartments), and caring for...
How to Keep Your Pet Safe and Calm During July 4 Festivities
Can you guess which day of the year pets get lost the most? July 5. The loud booms and shrieks of fireworks (and people) scare pets and they run off and can’t find their way home. Planning ahead is the key to a more enjoyable holiday for both you and...
Why Is My Cat Peeing on Laundry?
Note to readers: This is one of our most popular articles. We've updated it with new and more detailed information for 2023. Inappropriate urination is the leading cause of cats being surrendered to shelters. While there are a number of underlying...
Animal Abuse and Domestic Violence are Closely Related
It’s a very sad topic, but one that needs to be discussed – violence and abuse towards humans and animals often occur together. People who abuse animals are five times more likely to commit violent crimes against humans, according to a study by the...
Fire Safety Plan for Pets
Nearly 1,000 home fires each year are accidentally started by pets, according to The National Fire Protection Association. The number one culprit is a stove or cooktop, particularly a gas stove. Dogs are adept at turning on stove knobs, and cats spring...
Why Does My Dog Scoot?
Aargh! Your dog is scooting his butt on the carpet, or the grass, or even worse, the sidewalk. What in the world is that all about? It’s a pain in the butt – literally! While most dogs can reach their backend to lick at an itch or an irritation,...
How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears
Ear infection, or “otitis,” is one of the top three reasons dogs see a veterinarian. A variety of things can cause ear infections in dogs, but environmental and food allergies are the two most common underlying reasons. Other causes include ear...