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Phoenix the Lost and Found Cat
Feb 03 2012
DRACUT, MA JANUARY 27, 2012 Wignall Animal Hospital When Shannon and Ryan Bernier’s cat, Phoenix, went missing suddenly in April 2011 from their home in Dracut, they wondered if and…
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“It’s My House, My Yard, My Block” : Territorial Tendencies in Dogs
Feb 01 2012
Many species of animals guard territories – geographical areas they have claimed for themselves due to the availability of food, nesting sites, and other valuable resources. Birds, marine mammals, primates…
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Is Your Pet at Risk for Frostbite This Winter?
Feb 01 2012
While some pets may enjoy being outside in winter, owners have the responsibility for frostbite prevention on extremely cold days. Frostbite in pets can be a serious condition that can…
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Dog Saves Family from House Fire
Feb 01 2012
A dog who rarely ever barks saved his family from a fire in their Haverhill, MA home on December 29th. His incessant barking woke them just in time to escape…
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February is Dental Month!
Feb 01 2012
Imagine what your mouth would feel like if you didn’t brush your teeth for a week, a month, or even a year. This is exactly what our pets experience when…
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Veterinarians Develop a Faster Blood Test for Infection in Dogs
Feb 01 2012
In pets and people, the time it takes to diagnose an infection may mean life or death. Now, a University of Missouri veterinarian is identifying ways to diagnose pet infections…
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Tooth Infections and Your Pets
Feb 01 2012
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. The purpose of Pet Dental Health Month is to raise the awareness that pets need dental care. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates…
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Hairballs in Cats
Feb 01 2012
Hairballs are an inevitable part of life for many cats. For some cats, hairballs may only be a problem during the shedding seasons of spring and fall. For others, especially…
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Do Cats Suffer from Arthritis?
Dec 02 2011
Research at the University of Glasgow has found that arthritis in cats is far more common than previously thought. Professor David Bennett in the University’s Vet School, has found that…
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Beating the Winter Blues
Dec 02 2011
In cold weather, both dogs and people tend to spend more time indoors and, as a result, get less exercise. While ice skating and snowboarding aren’t sports your dog can…
