Tag Archives: Pet Health
With Fleas and Ticks, Don’t Take Any Risks!
The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and spring is finally here! As much as we love this weather, we pet owners need to remember that fleas and ticks do too. While we are out and about stretching our … Continue reading
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Tagged Animal Rescue League of Boston, Animals, Boston, Fleas, Frontline, Health, Outdoors, Pet Care, Pet Health, Pets, Ticks, veterinarian, Warm Weather
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Feline Focus: 5 Spring Cleaning Tips For Your Cat
While we humans are busily cleaning this spring, our cats are, well, doing the opposite. Spring is when cats shed, which could easily impede your cleaning efforts and cause your allergies to flare up, but with a few helpful tips … Continue reading
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Tagged Animal Rescue League, Animals, Bath, Cats, Cleaning, Pet Care, Pet Health, Pet Safety, Petco, Pets, Spring, spring cleaning, Washing
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Feline Focus: Keeping Your Cat Fit & Healthy
Chubby kitties might look cute, but those extra pounds can be a serious health risk for your cat, putting them at risk for dangers such as diabetes, fur matting, osteoarthritis, and respiratory issues, among others. But don’t worry, there are … Continue reading
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Tagged Adopt, Animal Rescue League, Animal Rescue League of Boston, Animals, Boston, Boston Animal Rescue League, Cat, Cats, Chubby, chubby cats, fat cats, feline focus, Food, Health, overweight, Pet Health, pet obesity, Pets, play, treats, vet, veterinarian, Weight Loss
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Dental Disease Awareness
Imagine what your teeth would look like after years of not brushing. It’s not a pleasant visual but is a reality for our pets. Dental disease is an issue that can often go over looked. It’s common for humans not … Continue reading
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Tagged Animals, Cats, Dental Care, disease, Dogs, Health, mouth, Pet Health, Pets, Teeth
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Ask The Vet: Our Vets Answer Your Questions Part II
Danielle d.W.: We just had a terrible scare with our dog and the disease HGE! I had never heard of this before and I think it would be great to let people know how serious, but treatable this is! Answer: BVC Relief … Continue reading
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Tagged Animals, Boston, Boston Veterinary Care, Cats, Diseases, Dogs, Health, HGE, Ohio State University, Pet Health, Pets, Veterinary medicine
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Brrrr—it’s cold outside!
Winter is upon us, so it’s important to make sure that you and your dog are prepared! The following tips will help protect your pup in winter weather. Dogs can easily lose their scent in the snow, so never let … Continue reading
New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Owners
So you’ve made a New Year’s Resolution for yourself, but have you thought about making a resolution specific to your pet? Here are 7 resolutions for pet lovers for 2013, because our four-legged companions always deserve a little more love! … Continue reading
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Tagged Animals, behavior, Boston Veterinary Care, Care, Cats, Dental Care, Dogs, Exercise, Nutrition, Pet Health, Pets, Teeth, training, Veterinary medicine
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Food Is Not Love
One of the biggest issues with animal obesity is that owners themselves simply don’t recognize it. After all, our pets are our best friends; we see them every day, so naturally a few extra pounds can easily go unnoticed. This … Continue reading
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Tagged Animals, Boston Veterinary Care, Cats, Dogs, New Year's Resolution, Pet Health, Pets, Veterinary medicine, Weight, Weight Control, Weight Loss
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5 Common Dog Illnesses To Watch For
Just like us humans, dogs are susceptible to illnesses as well. Whether you’ve just adopted a dog during Adopt-A-Dog-Month or are a seasoned pooch parent, please take the following into consideration. We’ve asked some of our veterinarians here at the Animal Rescue League … Continue reading
ASK THE VET
We’re launching a new biweekly “Ask The Vet” section on our blog and we want your input! Do you have a question that you’ve always wanted to ask your vet, but by the time your pet’s next appointment comes around … Continue reading
