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Not another hairball!

We've all been there - waking up in the middle of the night to the sound of our cat hacking and retching up a hairball. Or better yet, not waking up and getting the squishy surprise of stepping in it the next morning. Ick. But why do cats get hairballs? When should you worry? What [...]

How to make your pet smile

You can't have a healthy body without a healthy mouth. Rotten teeth cause pain in our pets, even though they won't show it. Very few animals will stop eating due to oral pain. They will mostly just slow down, or perhaps change the amount of time they spend with toys. First step: a comprehensive oral [...]

Drug-free ways to make your older pet more comfortable

Old age can cause challenges whether you have 2 legs or 4. Here are some simple steps you can take to make your older pet's daily life more comfortable and maximize the enjoyable moments. Senior-ize the home provide a comfortable bed - try adjusting thickness of the padding or providing a more firm surface [...]

What pet owners need to know about COVID-19

COVID-19 has swept the globe and changed our lives. The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 originated in a wild animal market in China in December 2019 and has rapidly traversed the globe, causing over 2 million human illnesses to date. Many countries have implemented stay-at-home orders to distance us from each other to slow the transmission and [...]

Fleas and Ticks Don’t Social Distance

It's hard to concentrate in the midst of a global pandemic, but spring is bringing back all the usual pests and our pets need protection. So to keep your pets safe from disease-carrying fleas and ticks, here's what you need to know - we've put it into the mnemonic that's top of mind these days. [...]

Heartworm-deadly but preventable

When is a mosquito bite more than just an itchy annoyance for your dog, cat, or ferret? When that mosquito is carrying a parasite called heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis). Found in all 50 states but most prevalent in the South and Midwest, heartworms are transmitted from one pet to the next by a mosquito. Heartworms start [...]

Why is my dog itching–and how do I make it stop?

Excessive itching and scratching is one of the most common reasons a dog may go to the vet. Whether they are scratching their sides, licking their paws or constantly shaking their ears, all of this itching can have a negative impact on your dog’s quality of life and your own.So why does your dog itch? [...]

Meet Morgan!

Meet Morgan! What is your job at MAH? Veterinary Technician. Why do you love your job at MAH? I love the positive work environment created by my coworkers. The camaraderie and shared passion for animal care make each day fulfilling, and I am grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow as a veterinary technician [...]

Why is My Cat Peeing Outside the Litter Box?

Why is my cat peeing outside the litter box? Cats are typically litter box trained and pee inside of a litter box. Sometimes, though, your cat will urinate in another spot- anything from bed to a carpet to a pile of laundry! This is not a typical or desired behavior from cats, and is medically [...]

Meet Travis, a Sulcata Tortoise!

The Sulcata Tortoise is native to the Sahara Desert and the Sahel, a transitional eco-region of semi-arid grasslands, scrub, and savannah in northern Africa. Sulcatas are big, slow, and tough survivalists. Adults average 18 inches in shell length and 70 to 100 pounds in weight, but specimens reaching two to three feet in length and [...]

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