Rat Population May be Harmful to Dogs

Rat Population May be Harmful to Dogs

You may have caught a news story that the population of rats is on the rise in residential and suburban areas in Massachusetts. Why is that? Well, rats generally were sustaining themselves on restaurant dumpster trash and keeping to the cities and areas of commercial...
Coronavirus: What Pet-Owners Should Know

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 humans, and until recently was not thought to affect our pets until two dogs and a cat in Hong Kong did test positive for the disease as did their...
Xylitol: The Poorly Known Toxin

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 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....
Yes, You Can Brush Your Dog’s Teeth

Yes, You Can Brush Your Dog’s Teeth

Many owners are nervous about the prospect of brushing their dog’s teeth when it is suggested by a member of the veterinary team. Dental disease is one of the most common health problems that dogs face and it can usually be prevented completely. The task may be...