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Behavioral
Stress Reduction for Cat Veterinary Visits
Cats are an even more common of a furry companion than dogs. It is easy to understand why. They are graceful, clean...
Lick Granuloma
Lick Granuloma is an extremely stubborn and frustrating problem that is the result of a dog repeatedly licking the...
Thunderstorm and Firework Phobias
During the hot summer months many of us love enjoying an intense thunderstorm after days of hazy humidity. And who...
Common Problems
What’s That Smell?
Dogs and cats are wonderful snuggle-buddies on a cold evening but when they suddenly have a bad odor this snuggling...
Dental Care and Disease
Why does my pet need a dental cleaning? Your veterinarian will have inspected your pet’s teeth at the time of...
Why is My Dog Itchy This Fall?
New England has been on it’s typical roller-coaster of weather. We have had days colder or warmer than typical every...
Community
Dr. Sandy Higgins Wears Two Hats
Dr. Sandy Higgins has been one of the associate veterinarians at Dedham Veterinary Associates and is now joining the...
Trunk or Treat
The team at Buzzards Bay Veterinary Associates had so much fun participating in the annual Trunk or Treat at the...
Lifestyle
Can Dogs Smell COVID-19?
It is no wonder that our amazing canine companions may end up having a huge role to play in controlling the COVID-19...
Wesley the Cat
a story of cold laser success Wesley and his beloved best buddy Tula were adopted through a rescue organization when...
What is Your Pet’s New Year’s Resolution?
New Year’s Resolutions don’t just have to be for the people in the family. Pets can have New Years Resolutions, too....
Nutrition
What to Feed Now?
Issues with pet foods have made the news quite a bit in the past few years. You may have heard about risks of feeding...
5 Myths About Feeding Cats
Our team often receives questions about cat food and the ideal diet for cats. Plus, certain supermarket brands...
The Raw Diet Trend: What You Need to Know
I am moved to write a blog to advise caution in feeding with raw diets after a very sweet, young kitty in our practice...
Parasites
Cat Scratch Fever
Cat Scratch Fever is not just an old Ted Nugent song, it is also a disease that people can catch from cats. The...
The Importance of Parasite Testing
Why is fecal parasite testing important in Bourne? Yes, we live in the north and have very cold and snowy winters....
The Secret Lives of Fleas
Now that the weather is getting cooler, fleas are on the hunt for warm bodies and a way to get inside to survive the...
Pet Pediatrics
Choosing the Best Age to Spay or Neuter Your Dog
Correctly picking the perfect age to spay or neuter your dog has been discussed in the veterinary literature for...
Making the Best Decisions for Your New Puppy
What is more important: getting my puppy fully vaccinated or getting my new puppy socialized? New puppies are...
Prevention
Coronavirus: What Pet-Owners Should Know
Updated 4-22-20 The Coronavirus that has dominated the news lately, also known as COVID-19, causes flu-like disease in...
Xylitol: The Poorly Known Toxin
Most pet owners are aware that chocolate and grapes are not good for doggies. We frequently get calls from aware pet...
Be Aware of these Potential Holiday Pet Hazards
RIBBONS & TINSEL: These are of special interest to playful cats and kittens who see these materials as toys (or...
