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Understanding the Symptoms of Osteoarthritis in Pets: A Guide for Pet Owners
Understanding the Symptoms of Osteoarthritis in Pets: A Guide for Pet Owners Do you notice your pet slowing down or struggling to get up after a nap? Osteoarthritis, a common joint disease, doesn't just affect humans – it can also impact our beloved furry friends....
Understanding Lyme Disease in Dogs: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care
Understanding Lyme Disease in Dogs: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care Discovering that your beloved canine companion has been diagnosed with Lyme disease can be distressing. As a responsible pet owner, you may have numerous questions and concerns about what this...
Spotting the Warning Signs: Recognizing Heartworm Disease Symptoms in Pets
Spotting the Warning Signs: Recognizing Heartworm Disease Symptoms in Pets Heartworm disease, a potentially fatal condition in pets such as dogs, cats, and ferrets, is caused by parasitic worms that reside in the right side of the heart. These worms are transmitted...
Deciphering Fecal Exams: An Essential Aspect of Pet Wellness
Deciphering Fecal Exams: An Essential Aspect of Pet Wellness As a devoted pet parent, you're no stranger to the routine vet visits that keep your furry companion in good health. Amidst the array of health checks they undergo, one examination stands out for its...
UNRAVELING THE GENETIC BLUEPRINT: HOW BREED-SPECIFIC TRAITS IMPACT PET HEALTH
DNA testing for pets can be fun, and many of us are utterly surprised to find out the breeds that actually make up our four-legged friend’s genealogy. You may have never imagined that your 10-pound lap dog had Great Dane ancestry, or your pooch who hates swimming has...
SAYING GOODBYE: A VETERINARIAN’S GUIDE TO EUTHANASIA AND END-OF-LIFE CARE
Our furry best friends are never with us quite long enough, and the responsibility falls to us as their compassionate caretakers to make some very important decisions in their final days. End-of-life care for pets can be tough, and pet euthanasia even...
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR COMMON PET AILMENTS
If you’ve ever wanted to try natural pet remedies alongside leading-edge veterinary care, you’re not alone. Plenty of pet parents are intrigued by the idea of holistic pet care. Some might worry that homeopathic remedies for animals have no place in the modern...
BEHIND THE SCENES: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
At Androscoggin Animal Hospital, our veterinary technicians are essential to our team, and play a vital role in providing exceptional animal care. As part of our celebration of Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week, we’ll take a closer look at the daily routine of...
TOP 4 REASONS TO ADOPT A DOG THIS MONTH
Ever since 1981, October has held a special place on the calendar. That’s because it’s Adopt-a-Dog Month! There are millions of dogs living in shelters across America. They’re waiting for loving pet parents and a safe home. Could you be the perfect person? If you have...
UNVEILING THE IMPORTANCE OF CAT DENTISTRY
Cats tend to not get the same level of veterinary attention that dogs do, in part due to their amazing ability to hide health issues from even the most observant owner. Feline dental care is no different, with far fewer cats receiving attention for their teeth than...