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Pet Behavioral Myths
… lives. Puppies have a limited window of fast learning about how to interact with other animals and people. Starting to … My cat freaks out at the vet’s office and we can’t get him in the carrier…so we don’t take him. … it needs. My dog acts guilty so he knows what he did was wrong. Just like revenge, guilt is a bit too …
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Kitten Care - Providing Your Kitten With Optimal Care
… make sure to support their bottom when lifting them. How can I tell if my kitten is happy and healthy? A … . But please do reach out, and we'll get back to you as fast as we can. Don't forget to … is not necessarily associated with the action they just did, and can create scared, timid, and anxious cats instead …
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Baby Training Your Dog: What, When, Why?
… to your specific situationSo let's talk about what how, why, and when (but not in that order). WHEN: Start … wanted to know how to introduce the baby to the dog. When did they call? Four hours before the baby was coming home! Gives me very little time to map out a plan, huh? We made it work (dog gates are our friends), but that is …
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Dentistry and Oral Surgery
… Therefore, if any tooth has stage 4 periodontal disease, we recommend extraction as the only option. How can you prevent periodontal disease in your dog or cat? … ensure oral health and control periodontal disease. Did you know that dental disease is one of the leading …
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Fear Free Visits
… into a veterinary care experience because of the unknown. How will the pet feel when they're with us on their visit? Are we going to do things that might be uncomfortable? The … Blue Oasis. If they've ever been to another hospital, how did that make them feel? So we want to know if they were …
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Vaccines in Cats
… these viruses is provided at the end of this handout. How do vaccines work? Vaccines work by stimulating the … vaccinations for cats on a yearly basis. However, as we learn more about, and improve vaccines, recommendations … of the disease. Therefore, it may look like the vaccine did not work, when it actually did prevent severe disease. …
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What Are the Core and Non-Core Vaccines for Cats? Your Questions Answered
… don't receive the proper vaccines. As veterinarians, we would like to help you better understand the core and … states require by law, and the FVRCP combination shot . Did you know that cats get rabies more than any other … and prevalent among cats living in crowded conditions. How Often Do Kittens and Cats Need Shots? Since cats …
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The Secret to Dog Training: Why Positive Reinforcement Works But Punishment Doesn't
… needs training or has some behavioral corrections to make. We know that training a dog and, in particular, a puppy can … positive reinforcement works and punishment doesn’t, and how to incorporate some simple dog training tips at home. … behaviors when they happen. This tells your dog they did well and increases the likelihood they will repeat the …
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Dog Anesthesia - Understanding Dog Anesthesia and Precautions
… procedures. Gas anesthesia, on the other hand, is used when we need to control the depth and duration of the anesthesia. … for example, Lidocaine to numb the surgical sites. How long do these procedures last? A dog neuter would … necessary? Anesthesia would not be necessary if we did not need the dog to become unconscious. We determine …
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Dog Diarrhea! It Happens, And Here's What You Need to Know
… this is an unpleasant topic. Unfortunately, it's one that we see in pets at veterinary clinics every day, and while … look at what may be causing your dog's diarrhea and how serious the implications are in each case. Dog … the stool, the antivirals' effectiveness is MUCH GREATER. Did you know Parvo can be cured with antivirals if we catch …