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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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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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Stop Reading Your Pet Food Ingredient List!
Aug 12 2019
by Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVN MARCH 01, 2019 “Stop reading your pet food ingredient list!” This was the advice I gave in my June 4, 2018 post: “A…
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Heartworm In Cats Is On the Rise
Jul 09 2019
Which cats need heartworm prevention? All of them Apr 16, 2019 By Richard Gerhold, DVM, MS, PhD DVM360 MAGAZINE When it comes to heartworm prevention, it should include every cat,…
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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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What is Veterinary Dentistry and Who Should Perform It?
Feb 07 2019
Veterinary dentistry includes the cleaning, adjustment, filing, extraction or repair of your pets’ teeth and all other aspects of oral health care. These procedures should be performed by a veterinarian…
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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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How Would I Know If My Cat Has Diabetes?
Nov 13 2018
Diabetes in cats is on the rise, largely due to obesity. You know your cat best so recognizing symptoms and getting early treatment is critical to a good outcome. Capitaland…
