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What is it like to have a vet exam?
Written by Michelle Walsh Animal Care Assistant, North Town Veterinary Hospital Firstly, I know everyone thinks that having your pet in for an exam is stressful and time consuming, but you need to look at the bigger picture here! It’s a chance to learn more about your pet, and ways to continue their care. When […]
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Teeth Brushing with Breckyn every night! by Laura Thompson, NTVH Office Manager
What is the old expression, it takes about three weeks to have a repetitive task become a habit. Well, our Golden Retriever Breckyn is absolutely a creature of habit—we sometimes jokingly call her neurotic but she definitely finds comfort in her familiar routines. Breckyn comes in from the outside and walks around the table and […]
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Halitosis (Doggy Breath) by Dr. Jon Forbes
Most people think that “doggy breath” is a normal part of being a pet. However, “doggy breath” or halitosis is usually a symptom of a potentially serious disease called periodontal disease. According to The American Animal Hospital Association: “over 85% of dogs over 4 years of age have periodontal disease” If teeth are not properly […]
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Pet of the Month February: The Story of Hope
by Nicole Arruda “Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work: You don’t give up.”- Anne Lamott *** A second chance is not always easy to come by. Those of us […]
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Updating your Pet’s Microchip
As a pet owner, microchipping your dog is one of the most responsible steps...
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