by clinicadmin | Feb 4, 2013 | Fun Facts
It is believed that cats were first domesticated over 4000 years ago in Egypt. Statues of cats were placed outside peoples’ homes to ward off evil spirits. The Egyptians passed laws making the killing of a cat, either intentionally or accidentally, a crime...
by clinicadmin | Jan 28, 2013 | Medicine, Things You Should Know
Despite last week’s temperatures in the single digits, my niece removed 3 ticks from her 5# Yorkie. We are still seeing patients coming in with fleas. This shows why it is so important to keep up with flea and tick control year round. The cold weather does not...
by clinicadmin | Jan 25, 2013 | Fun Facts, Uncategorized
Did you know that a litter of puppies can have more than 1 sire (father)? That is one reason why not all puppies from a litter look alike. Sometimes genetics is the sole determining factor in what we see. On the other hand, male sperm can live up to a week in the...
by clinicadmin | Jan 25, 2013 | Things You Should Know
Year round exercise is great for dogs, but there are some things to keep in mind. If it is too cold for you to be outside, chances are your dog shouldn’t be out for extended periods of time, either. Road salt is not only brutal for the environment, it’s...
by clinicadmin | Jan 25, 2013 | Medicine, Uncategorized
Clients frequently complain about their pet’s bad breath-let’s take a look at a few possible explanations: Unless we do it for them, dogs and cats don’t brush their teeth, allowing for bacteria to build up in their mouths. You know what it feels like...
by clinicadmin | Jan 16, 2013 | Latest News, Things You Should Know
Recent events in North Kingstown prove that even “inside” animals can be exposed to potentially rabid wildlife. If you didn’t see the news, a group of children were playing football outside when they were attacked by a raccoon. The raccoon chased the...
by clinicadmin | Jan 15, 2013 | Medicine, Things You Should Know
We all know how curious cats and dogs are -we just don’t realize how dangerous our pockets and purses can be. Some things to think about: Inhalers: If an inhaler is punctured, depending on the type, the contents can cause a rise in blood pressure, heart...
by clinicadmin | Jan 9, 2013 | Behavior, Medicine
Inappropriate elimination (not using the litterbox) is the #1 reason cats are euthanized or turned in to shelters. Cats are very susceptible to stress-what we might pass off as routine may cause our feline friends to “act out”. Trying to locate the source...
by clinicadmin | Jan 7, 2013 | Things You Should Know
We have all seen the devastation caused by “Super-Storm” Sandy. It is a challenge for us to deal with the aftermath; imagine how hard it is for a cat, dog, or gerbil. Would you be ready if you had to evacuate? Here are some suggestions-hopefully you will...
by clinicadmin | Jan 2, 2013 | Latest News, Medicine
We are currently recommending that heartworm preventive medications be given monthly all year long. The last few winters in New England haven’t been cold enough to kill all mosquitos. It is so much easier to prevent the disease than it is to treat-today’s...
