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Why Do We Anesthetize Our Pet’s for Dental Treatments?

So your veterinarian has recommended  a dental cleaning for your pet Fluffy.  What is involved in this?  We often call “Dental Cleanings” a COHAT.  That is a Complete Oral Health Cleaning, Assessment and Treatment.  It involves much more than just a cleaning of the teeth.  It is important to not…

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Pet Outdoor Spring Safety: Boomer’s Blog

Boy I am happy to see the snow starting to melt.  My kong does not work well in the snow!  I do get to do a great deal of digging to find it though, so things are not all bad. I now have a young step brother – a 20…

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Spring Safety For Cats

The days are getting longer, temperatures are getting warmer and the sun is shining brighter these days! Wow! Feels like spring is in the air! We want to be able to start enjoying the outdoors! Opening up our windows to let the fresh air in the house… wait a minute……

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Pet Dental Cleanings: The Veterinary Difference

There’s been a lot of controversy these days about local establishments offering dental cleanings. Your veterinarian is also recommending a dental cleaning for Fluffy. Let’s discuss the differences. When Fluffy visits the groomer/boarding facility a dental cleaning could just mean brushing the teeth with a tasty toothpaste. It could be…