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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 [...]

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 [...]

Is your pet at risk of getting sick in the heat?

When it’s blazing hot outside, it's time to take a moment to make sure our four-legged friends are safe and comfortable. A new study of almost a million dogs in Britain confirmed what veterinarians have long suspected - older dogs, overweight dogs, and certain breeds are at increased risk of heat-related illness. Which breeds are [...]

What to do about separation anxiety

No one likes coming home to find a mess - whether that's an object torn to shreds, furniture damaged, or pee or poop to clean up. But chances are, your dog (or, very rarely, cat) isn't actually out to get you. He or she is more likely to be scared or nervous, and the mess [...]

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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