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Time to Go to the Dentist

Imagine going years without brushing your teeth. Imagine you have a cracked tooth and it splits apart every time you chew with it. Imagine another tooth is broken off at the gum line and only the root remains. Imagine yet another tooth has a cavity with an abscess in it and is draining pus into…

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Why You Should Consider Spaying or Neutering Your Pet

Most of us have heard that we should have our pet spayed or neutered. What you may not have heard though, are the benefits of having this done for your pet. Here are some reasons that might convince you. You can avoid or prevent health problems, some of which can be quite serious. A spayed cat…

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Your Cat, the Litter box and You

Cats, by their nature, are clean creatures. Recent studies suggest they spend as much as 15% of their time grooming. Cats also like to be hygienic when it comes to their toiletry habits. Most kittens learn to use a litter box when very young and happily use one the rest of their lives. Sometimes though,…

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Visiting Your Vet with Your Cat

When it is time for your pet’s annual visit to the veterinarian, don’t leave behind your felines.  I know some of you are picturing an empty carrier at your feet, while your cat crouches in the magic spot under the bed that is somehow inaccessible from all four sides.  Others are thinking of the series…

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Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is at the top of the list of most commonly diagnosed diseases in the adult cat and dog. It is a growing concern in our pets, causing more than just bad breath. Periodontal disease occurs when bacteria and tartar make their way under the gum line, causing destruction of the bone and gum…

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Summer Time Allergy & Flea Alert

WOW! We’ve seen a big outbreak of dogs and cats scratching like crazy here as in our veterinary clinic in Troy Ohio. So……why? If you or your family have noticed more hay fever this year, then you know it’s been a bad allergy year. Well, doggie and kitty hay fever often shows up as itchy…

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