Here at the clinic we’re starting to see a significant number of our patients coming in with fleas. This season, the prevalence of fleas is a bit higher than normal. Being in a community located next to two great parks increases the chance of transmission between animals. With summer winding down and fall weather approaching, … Continue reading
If you are unaware of the benefits and the “how-to” of bathing your dog, read on! Bathing Your Dog: Bathing your dog is an easy way to ensure that you keep their skin and coats healthy, by washing away any nasty bacteria that likes to populate and produce unsightly and uncomfortable infections. It also is … Continue reading
While vaccinating animals is probably the most regular appointment booked in veterinary clinics, there is always a risk for dangerous vaccine reactions to occur that neither you or your veterinarian can anticipate. Here is an explained list of some major indicators that your animal needs medical attention: Sleepy, depressed animals that are uninterested in eating … Continue reading
While most pet owners aren’t medical professionals, they are the most integral part of the veterinary team. This is because they are the first ones to notice the signs that their animals needs medical care. Here is a quick list of the most prominent signs indicating that your dog may be ill and should see … Continue reading
If you own an animal, large or small, you may have already noticed the positive effects they’d had on your well-being. For decades, studies have shown time and time again how animals are therapeutic for humans. Nursing homes and hospitals are frequently visited by therapeutic dogs (and less commonly, cats) to visit patients with dementia … Continue reading
Just like in humans, becoming arthritic is to be expected when your dog ages. Here are a few helpful tips that can keep your pooch as pain free as possible: 1. Overweight dogs with arthritis are bound to be in more pain as there is more weight bearing on the joints. Maintaining a healthy weight … Continue reading
Come one, come all! Mark it on your calendars — on Saturday September 15th, Bickford Park Animal Hospital will be opening it’s doors from 12-4 pm to the public to celebrate our first annual open house. In addition to a tour of our brand new clinic, expect to have a lot of fun, as there … Continue reading
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