Human Animal Bond
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The Skinny on Obesity
Feb 09 2021
Obesity in pets is one the rise. Over 50 percent of American dogs are overweight or obese yet studies show that skinny dogs live longer. A lot longer. Purina did…
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How much should we blame the pandemic for the behavior of naughty pups?
Jul 01 2020
(Editor’s note: This article appeared in the June 25, 2020 edition of NEWStat, a newsletter published by the American Animal Hospital Association. We have seen a growing number of people…
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Basic First Aid Procedures
Apr 21 2020
Any first aid should always be followed by immediate veterinary care. First aid care is not a substitute for veterinary care, but it may save your pet’s life until…
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Donate to Help Pets in Need
Mar 10 2020
Capitaland Animal Hospital is pleased to announce our affiliation with the Veterinary Care Charitable Fund (VCCF), a program created by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation to provide veterinarians with a…
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Beware: Some Springtime Plants Are Toxic!
Mar 02 2020
Everyone loves springtime and the opportunity to spend more time outdoors. Our pets love to explore the new garden growth as well but beware some plants are toxic to our…
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Thinking of Pet Insurance? Consider all the options before you choose
Feb 06 2020
We love our pets. Most of us consider our pet a member of the family. But if your pet should become sick or injured, the vet bills can run into…
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Trim Your Cat’s Nails
Sep 24 2019
Trimming your cat’s nails doesn’t have to be an impossible task! Many cats will wear down their nails with routine scratching (hopefully on an approved scratching post and not your…
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Online Cat Food Recipes Can Be Dangerous to Cats’ Health
May 22 2019
by Tony McReynolds Advice to clients who are thinking about feeding their cats a homemade diet: think twice before downloading that cat food recipe—even if a veterinarian wrote it. A…
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Holiday Plants and Foods to Avoid
Dec 07 2018
It’s that time of year again. As our thoughts turn to decorating and party planning, according to the Pet Poison Helpline here are some common plants and foods that could…
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Where Did Everyone Go?
Aug 30 2018
Where Did Everyone Go? Back to school, back to work, now your furry friend is home alone. Some pets welcome this period of readjustment. Others can act out in…
