by Buzzards Bay Veterinary Associates | Dec 18, 2019 | Pet Pediatrics
Correctly picking the perfect age to spay or neuter your dog has been discussed in the veterinary literature for decades. In more recent years shelter and animal rescue groups have advocated for early-age, 6 months of age and even younger, spay and neuter with the...
by Buzzards Bay Veterinary Associates | Dec 18, 2019 | Pet Pediatrics
What is more important: getting my puppy fully vaccinated or getting my new puppy socialized? New puppies are generally allowed to go home to their new family at about 8 weeks of age. They have had some socialization from their mother and littermates but probably not...
by Buzzards Bay Veterinary Associates | Dec 16, 2019 | Lifestyle
New Year’s Resolutions don’t just have to be for the people in the family. Pets can have New Years Resolutions, too. Here are some suggestions from the veterinarian and how you can help your pet resolve to be healthier and happier. Help me quit that tablet scrap...
by Buzzards Bay Veterinary Associates | Dec 11, 2019 | Nutrition
I am moved to write a blog to advise caution in feeding with raw diets after a very sweet, young kitty in our practice became very ill from raw food. Zac was suffering from recurrent bouts of diarrhea with blood and mucus. Tests were run and it was discovered that he...
by Buzzards Bay Veterinary Associates | Dec 4, 2019 | Prevention
Most pet owners are aware that chocolate and grapes are not good for doggies. We frequently get calls from aware pet owners “My lab ate one Hershey’s Kiss” which luckily is well below the toxic dose. You can learn more about the dangers of chocolate for pets here....
