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.
5 Reasons to Test Your Cat for Diabetes
One of our least favorite diagnoses to make in cats is Type II diabetes. Feline diabetes is largely preventable and unnecessary. And, diabetes can be a real challenge to treat for many cat owners. Fortunately, Type II diabetes in cats is also one of...
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...
3 Tips for a Successful Curbside or Virtual Veterinary Visit
Imagine driving 100 mph on a curvy racetrack with no guard rails – all day, every day, for over a year – while trying to keep a smile on your face and avoid a fiery crash. That’s how health care workers – including veterinary staff – feel. Veterinary...
Have You Tried Skijoring With Your Dog?
Skijoring ('skē-jȯr-iŋ) is a winter sport in which a cross country skier is pulled by dog(s) or a horse in harness. The word is derived from the Norwegian word skikjøring, meaning ski driving. The most popular form of skijoring is with a dog. In dog...
5 Fun (and Funny) Ways to Help Your Senior Cat Exercise
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 sedentary, which makes them more prone to obesity. That, in turn, puts them at risk of serious...
Cat Adventuring – Why Should Dogs Have All the Fun?
Many cats are satisfied sticking pretty close to home, watching the world go by through the window. For other cats, the quiet life isn’t nearly enough. Enter Adventure Cats. Cats have sailed aboard ships for centuries. Their primary task is to keep...
The Risks of Feeding Your Cat a Raw or BARF Diet
Before domestication about 3,000 years ago, Felis catus domesticus (our house cats) ate uncooked foods, including the innards of rodents, birds, fish, insects, snakes, and other reptiles. Outdoor cats still frequently imbibe in wild creature cuisine in...
7 Steps to Prepare Your Pet for the End of Working from Home
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 return to a job that’s outside your home? When you’re not around full-time, your pet won’t...
Pet Health Insurance: Pros and Cons
I have a confession to make: I’ve changed my mind about pet insurance, or at least most pet insurance. I used to be dead set against it, thinking it would affect veterinary medicine the way it has affected human medicine. I feared a situation where an...
Our Hospital Hours Are Changing: How & Why
We’ve listened to your feedback, and we’re excited to announce we’ve expanded both our weekday appointment availability and times, including adding evening hours. Beginning in September 2021, our new weekday hours will be: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday...
6 Brain Games to Keep Your Dog’s Mind Healthy
Proper exercise for dogs is important to their overall physical and mental well-being. But often, mental exercise is given short shrift when looking at fulfilling a dog’s needs. Dogs that are bored or anxious can develop mild-to-severe behavioral...
7 Ways to Help Your Pet Beat the Heat
Summer… what a great time of year here in the Pacific Northwest. But summer's heat can be a dangerous time for your dog or cat. To make sure everyone has a fun and safe summer, follow these 7 tips to help your pet beat the heat. Tips for Dogs 1. Provide...