Welcome Home! Preparing for a New Pet 

Welcome Home! Preparing for a New Pet 

There are few things more exciting in life than welcoming a new being into your home, be it two-legged or four.  While bringing home two-legged babies is outside of our level of expertise at Animal Medical Hospital, we have all of the best tips for bringing home a furry one! Read on to be sure […]

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High Pressure: Glaucoma in Dogs

High Pressure: Glaucoma in Dogs

It’s hard to look into your pet’s eyes and not see the pure love and admiration that they have for us, their people. That might be why it is so heartbreaking when our pet patients are suffering from eye problems. Glaucoma in dogs is a relatively common diagnosis and one that can result in the […]

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Looking for an Old Friend? It May Be Time to Adopt a Senior Pet

Looking for an Old Friend? It May Be Time to Adopt a Senior Pet

While every life stage has its own unique advantages, a pet’s golden years are likely to be some of the best. They graduated from housebreaking long ago, they know exactly what makes them happy and comfortable, and they provide a calming, supportive presence to any household lucky enough to have them.  There are loads of […]

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What to Make of Lumps and Bumps on Your Pet’s Skin

What to Make of Lumps and Bumps on Your Pet’s Skin

When you find something abnormal on your beloved pet, it can be an anxiety-ridden moment. Is that a tick? A wart? Cancer? Or was it always there? When it comes to lumps and bumps on your pet’s skin, Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care doesn’t expect you to have all the answers, that’s why we’re […]

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Worst Day Ever: Helping Kids Cope with Pet Loss

Worst Day Ever: Helping Kids Cope with Pet Loss

Children have the capacity to feel things very deeply. When they’re joyful, it’s as if there’s a bottomless well of goodness. When they’re scared, their fear can be all-consuming. But when they’re heart-broken over the death of a pet, it can feel like the end of the world. Without a doubt, kids form very strong […]

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Lifetime Health With Routine Pet Wellness Exams

Lifetime Health With Routine Pet Wellness Exams

The needs of a bouncy, playful, young animal are very different from an aging one, right? That’s why there are age-appropriate food options and developmentally-appropriate activities. Similarly, pet wellness exams are designed to follow – and support – an animal’s path throughout life. Their aim is to cover all relevant topics at hand, prevent disease, […]

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Why Does My Pet Need Senior Wellness Bloodwork?

Why Does My Pet Need Senior Wellness Bloodwork?

The Importance of Senior Wellness Bloodwork  One of the most frequent questions I receive from pet owners is “Doc, why does my dog need bloodwork?  We just did that last year and everything was normal.”  Senior Wellness Bloodwork semi-annually in our pets is an important part of their physical exam.  Animals age much more rapidly […]

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Why Does My Pet Need Fish Oils?

Why Does My Pet Need Fish Oils?

The Little Magic Pill: Fish Oils Dr. Mari-Ashli Foy Itchy skin? Achy joints? Kidney disease? Heart disease? What do all 4 of these medical problems have in common? Studies over the years have shown that with this simple addition to your pets diet, there are numerous benefits to be gained.  On the human side of […]

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Is Your Pet Slowing Down?

Is Your Pet Slowing Down?

Is your pet slowing down ?  Is this normal aging or something else? We all know that dogs and cats age faster than we do, which sometimes leads us to accept their slowing down with old age without question. Many people wonder if there is something they could do to keep their older pet happier and […]

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NSAIDs – What you need to know!

NSAIDs – What you need to know!

Dr. Melissa Schupp Your best pal Lassie comes in from playing outside and you notice she is limping on one of her back legs.  You begin browsing through your medicine cabinet looking for some medication that may relieve her pain.  You see some aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen and acetaminophen.  You also see an old bottle of […]

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