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Dental Disease in Cats
February is pet dental health month, so let’s talk about dental disease in cats. Cats are notorious for hiding signs of illness or pain, and being smart enough to disappear […]
Let’s talk about ticks
Now that the weather is getting cold and the mosquitoes and flies are gone, you may think that there is no reason to worry about taking your dog outside for […]
Pet Holiday Safety Tips
Shoreline Animal Hospital’s Pet Holiday Safety Tips The veterinarians at Shoreline Animal Hospital, Dr. Julie Berman, Dr.Michelle West, and Dr. Lynda Perry want to wish all pet owners in Clinton […]
Grain Free Diets for Dogs: Myths and Medical Issues
In recent years “grain-free” foods have taken over an increasing market share in the pet food industry, and many pet food companies have jumped on the marketing bandwagon implying that […]
Have you heard of Leptospirosis?
It seems that most people haven’t. Leptospirosis (a.k.a.”Lepto”) is an infectious disease that has been around throughout history, but seems to be relatively unknown to most pet owners. It […]
Tips and Insights for Adopting a Shelter Dog
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the New Orleans area and as people fled the storm, hundreds of thousands of dogs were left behind to fend for themselves. The dogs that […]
Thunderstorms and Fireworks: Summertime Stress for Dogs
Summer is not a relaxing time for many dogs who suffer from noise phobia. It is heartbreaking to watch your normally content pup overwhelmed with fear during an unexpected storm […]
Environmental Enrichment for Indoor Cats
Cats are beautiful, sensitive, intelligent and curious creatures that fill a special place in our hearts and homes. Domestic cats are descended from wild felines, and while they are not […]
Spring Wildlife Encounters
Spring is here! And it’s that time of year when wildlife babies are making their way into the world. Although we want to do our best to help them, in […]
Curiosity or Cure? — The scoop on DNA testing for dogs.
On your morning walk at Chatfield Hollow, you meet a very cute and unique looking dog. After learning his name and giving him a pat on the head, your next […]
Saying Goodbye
Making the decision to say goodbye to a beloved pet can be one of the most heartbreaking and difficult choices anyone ever has to make. It is a fact of […]