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Anesthesia-Free Dentistry, Not Worth It!
Anesthesia-Free Dentistry; It’s Not Worth It!

Anesthesia-Free Dentistry, Not Worth It!

A lot of people have a tough time understanding why we, as veterinary professionals, require animals to be under general anesthesia for their dental cleanings.

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About Anti-freeze and Your Pet
What to Know About Anti-freeze and Your Pet

About Anti-freeze and Your Pet

Antifreeze poisoning is common in small animals, this is because it is a very common product. Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which is the ingredient that makes it toxic.

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Paw Care for Your Pooch
Paw Care for Your Pooch

Paw Care for Your Pooch

This is the time of year that we at Eastern Shore Veterinary Hospital see many, many foot injuries.

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Noisy Summer-Thunderstorms & Fireworks
A Noisy Summer-Thunderstorms and Fireworks

Noisy Summer-Thunderstorms & Fireworks

Many dogs have a fear or phobia of loud noises, especially fire works and thunderstorms. My nine-year-old shih tzu, Lotus, hates these noises with a passion.

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A Day of a Veterinary Technician
A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Technician

A Day of a Veterinary Technician

Technicians can't provide owners with a prognosis, prescribe medication, diagnose animals or perform surgeries. They play a crucial part in aiding the doctors to do those things.

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What Do Animals See?
What Do Animals See?

What Do Animals See?

In order to ‘see,’ there are three structures (eyeball, the optic nerve, and visual cortex of the brain) that are required to communicate information and produce an image.

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Adopting a Retired Racer
Adopting a Retired Racer

Adopting a Retired Racer

When I was a teen, I have a strong memory of going to a mall and meeting a group of people who had these greyhounds who were retired racers and were looking for a forever home.

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Fleas, Ticks & Worms- Ugh!
Fleas, Ticks & Worms- Ugh!

Fleas, Ticks & Worms- Ugh!

Is your dog very tired? Is your cat eating less than usual? These minor changes may mean your pet has a flea allergy, an internal parasite infection, or a tick-related disease.

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Assessing Your Pets’ Quality of Life
Assessing Your Pets’ Quality of Life

Assessing Your Pets’ Quality of Life

Euthanasia is the tragedy all pet owners sign on for. No one thinks about it when they get their bouncy pets but it is an important part of responsible pet ownership.

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Hookworms
Hookworms

Hookworms

There are 3 species of dog hookworms and three types of cat hookworms, but the most commonly seen types are Ancylostoma caninum in the dog and Ancylostoma tubaeforme in the cat.

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Strange Facts About Parasites
Strange Facts About Parasites

Strange Facts About Parasites

Did you know? 15 percent of plant potting soil contains hookworm or roundworm eggs, or both, according to a study in the Veterinary Record (Feb. 18, 2006).

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The Veterinary Oral Health Council
The Veterinary Oral Health Council by Dr. Fran Minty

The Veterinary Oral Health Council

In the mid 1990’s the Veterinary Oral Health Council was developed in the US by a group of veterinary dental specialists to evaluate dental health products.

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