Whether you have an existing pet or you’re thinking about adopting one soon, it’s important to understand the benefits of spaying and neutering. As a pet owner in Wilmington, you should be aware of the risks associated with leaving either a
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Shots Every Puppy Needs in Wilmington, DE
When you’re thinking of bringing home a new puppy, you want to do what’s best for him. This involves setting up a puppy-proof home, buying the right food, and making sure he gets all his shots, too. But puppy shots
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Introducing New Dogs Into Your Household
Check out our latest blog about Inter-dog Aggression and Ways to Introduce New Dogs into your Household. Erika Zerebecki, LVT wrote this blog about her experiences with behavior challenges in her dogs. We are sure many multi-dog households can relate.
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The Fall Itchies
Is your pup or kitty itching more than ever this Fall? It seems that every year, we see increased numbers of itching dogs and cats and an increased number of ear infections starting at the end of August and extending through
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Taking your cat to the vet doesn’t have to be a stress-filled rodeo event. Really.
Recently we dedicated a staff meeting to the discussion of low stress handling of feline patients. Our goal is to deliver medical care to our furry friends with the least amount of stress as possible…in a fashion that promotes safety
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Hospice
We can choose a good end of life for our veterinary patients… I have always been interested in end-of-life care for my patients. A good death and a good end to life is the greatest gift that we can give
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Kennel Cough
We’ve recently been experiencing a little uptick in the number of canine patients with kennel cough. This is a relatively benign cough, but it’s a major nuisance for the dog and its people. “Kennel cough” is actually a catch-all term
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Things that go BOOM! in the Summertime: Thunderstorms and Fireworks
Summertime can really push the limits for many dogs with noise fears. Thunderstorms and fireworks alike can cause these dogs to shake, hide in bathtubs and closets, destroy things in the house, and in the worst cases, jump out of
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Antibiotics: Too Much of a Good Thing?
I recently read a number of different articles that all came to the same conclusion: Antibiotics can be lifesaving but their overuse can have deleterious consequences. We’re hearing some good stories in the media recently about the role that bacteria
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