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.
3 Safety Tips for Traveling in a Car with a Pet
A road trip with your pet can be fun for you and your furry friend. But one of the most common injuries to pets is due to accidents inside cars. Unrestrained pets in a car are unsafe. "You wouldn’t put your child in the car unrestrained, so you...
Service Dogs for Soldiers Bring Healing for PTSD
Dogs make extraordinary service animals. They guide the blind, alert the deaf, and perform tasks for the wheelchair-bound. They predict seizures, cheer the elderly, and encourage children with dyslexia to practice reading aloud. Dogs are used to sniff...
Activity Trackers for Dogs: What to Look For, Plus 6 Popular Fitness Trackers
By Laura Christianson Guest Writer During the water aerobics class I attend, most people wear fitness trackers. We have a friendly competition going to see who can burn the most calories during class. Fitness trackers are all the rage, not only for...
Laser Therapy for Pets: Speeds Healing, Enhances Comfort
Laser therapy is a comfortable, drug-free, non-invasive therapy used to successfully treat a variety of painful pet conditions. Laser therapy speeds healing and enhances comfort for chronic issues, such as arthritis and some neurologic conditions, as...
Automatic Cat Feeders: Pros, Cons, and Recommendations
In the movies, Garfield the cat, the overly plump feline who’s always in search of food and adventure, is great for a laugh. https://youtu.be/UUJ4qP6FKOs In the real world, however, obesity in cats leads to unhealthiness, illness, and even death....
Preventing Urinary Blockage in Cats
By Bubba the Cat Public Relations Officer We’ve had a run of “blocked” cats recently, so I wanted to tell you more about it so you can save my kitty colleagues—and your wallet—a great deal of pain. Urinary blockages occur almost exclusively male cats...
What Attracted You to Your Pet?
I've often wondered why we prefer the pets (mixed or purebred) that we do. Unless a pet chooses us (which happens often enough), what is it that attracts someone to a pocket-sized Yorkie, a bouncy French Bulldog, or a huge, fluffy Newfoundland? Do you...
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...
5 Disaster-Preparedness Tips for Pet Owners
Sixty-three percent of Americans have a feline friend, canine companion, or other type of pet, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. When disaster strikes, pets are often lost or have no place to stay if owners must move to a shelter...
ACL Injuries in Dogs and Cats
ACL – three little letters that can make even a 350-pound linebacker tremble. The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is one of two essential stabilizing ligaments that cross over one another inside the knee joint. Instability in the knee causes pain...
Why is My Cat Drinking More Water Than Usual?
Like us, cats drink water because they’re thirsty. One of the most important things to consider when caring for your kitty is her water consumption. Depending on the breed, the amount of water a cat needs can vary greatly. On average, cats drink between...
When Can My Puppy Go Running with Me?
“Hey Doc, when can I run with my puppy?” Veterinarians get this question a lot. The answer: It depends. While vets are huge fans of regular exercise for dogs’ emotional and physical health, we recommend holding off running with a dog until its...