High blood pressure, or hypertension, may be easily overlooked in pets and people because it’s often clinically silent. Left untreated, however, it can cause serious health problems and death. Symptoms High blood pressure predominantly affects the eyes, kidneys, heart...
The day after Thanksgiving can be one of the busiest days of the year at: A) the local mall B) Atlantic Veterinary Hospital C) both of the above If you answered “C,” you’re right! Sadly, many family pooches also overindulge on Thanksgiving and we often see them the...
Is your pet due to for important wellness care services? Preventive health care is one of the cornerstones of loving our furry family members. Give your pet the gift of a long, healthy life. Save $20* on the cost of wellness exams scheduled on Wednesdays through...
Letting cats roam outdoors is a hot topic, for sure. For years, bird lovers and cat lovers have clashed over whether cats, not native to the U.S., should be allowed to roam. Cats that live in the wild or indoor pets allowed to roam outdoors kill from 1.4 -3.7 billion...
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 serious...
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 call finally wins...
