Pawsitively News
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May is Weight Management Month
Apr 26 2013
Pet obesity has become the leading health threat to our pets and is an ever growing problem. A 2012 American study done by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP)…
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Assessing and Treating Pet Obesity
Apr 26 2013
Is My Pet Overweight? The best way to assess if your pet is overweight is to take your pet for annual or biannual exams and ask your veterinarian if what…
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Importance of Veterinarian-Patient Relationship
Apr 26 2013
What is a Veterinarian-Patient Relationship? A veterinarian-patient relationship exists when your veterinarian knows your pet well enough to be able to diagnose and treat any medical conditions your pet develops.…
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Massachusetts Teen’s Science Project Gains National Attention
Apr 26 2013
A discovery made by a Braintree High School student has won top local science prizes and has caught the attention of scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.…
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Lost Pet Awareness Month
Mar 27 2013
With the warm weather approaching, it is especially important to ensure your pets have proper identification in case they become lost. Collars and ID tags, though helpful, can fall off…
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HomeAgain Microchipping Promotion
Mar 27 2013
Microchip your pet in the month of April and receive your HomeAgain membership enrollment FREE of charge! This complete pet recovery service membership includes: 24/7 Lost Pet Recovery Network HomeAgain…
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Tips to Finding Your Lost Pet
Mar 27 2013
Look Close to Home If your pet suddenly goes missing, don’t panic. There are places in or near your home, property, and immediate neighborhood that may have always been interesting…
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Rabid Animal Found In Weston, MA
Mar 27 2013
On March 5th, a raccoon was brought into Weston Veterinary Clinic by the local Animal Control officer. The raccoon was tested and found positive for rabies. The raccoon was witnessed…
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Dogs May Understand Human Point of View
Mar 27 2013
Many dog owners think their pets are clever or that they understand humans but, until now, this has not been tested by science. Dr. Juliane Kaminski, of the University of…
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Heartworms Q & A
Feb 28 2013
Q: How do dogs get heartworms? A: Only by the bite of an infected mosquito. There’s no other way dogs get heartworms. There’s no way to tell if a mosquito…
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Facts About Fleas
Feb 28 2013
Fleas can live for about 100 days. Cold weather does not kill fleas that are sheltered from cold. Fleas can survive all year inside a home protected from extreme temperatures.…
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Tick Bourne Disease
Feb 28 2013
Protecting your cat or dog from ticks is an important part of disease prevention. In fact, there are several diseases that can be transmitted to your pet from a tick…
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Top Trendiest Pet Names of the Year
Feb 28 2013
A lot of thought goes into selecting the right name for a much-anticipated new family pet. As a society, we have come a long way from the days when names…
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Laser Therapy Testimonial
Feb 28 2013
Natick Animal Clinic began it’s therapeutic laser program in January. This laser therapy helps a wide range of afflictions and we have already begun to see positive results for addressing…
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Heartworm Disease
Feb 28 2013
What Is Heartworm? A heartworm is a parasitic worm that lives in the heart and pulmonary arteries of an infected animal. The worms travel through the bloodstream—harming arteries and vital…
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2013 Best in Group
Feb 15 2013
Group Winner Breed Hound Ch Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box American Foxhound Toy GCH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari Affenpinscher Non-Sporting GCH Vogelflight’s Honor To Pillowtalk Bichon Frises Herding Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect…
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This Century’s Winners
Feb 15 2013
2000 Ch Salily ‘N Erin’s Shameless Spaniel (English Springer) 2001 Ch Special Times Just Right Bichon Frise 2002 Ch Surrey Spice Girl Poodle (Miniature) 2003 Ch Torums Scarf Michael Kerry…
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Some Interesting and Fun Facts About Westminster Dog Show
Feb 15 2013
According to the Westminster Kennel Club, we have extrapolated some fun facts for our readers: Westminster predates the inventions of the light bulb and the automobile Since the first Westminster…
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Westminster Kennel Club Supports Disaster Victims and Their Pets
Feb 15 2013
In honor of the people and their pets affected by Hurricane Sandy, the American Kennel Club Humane Fund, Inc. and The Westminster Kennel Club have each donated $10,000 to the…
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New Breeds This Year
Feb 15 2013
The American Kennel Club included two new breeds for the 2013 competition, the Russell Terrier and the Treeing Walker Coonhound. Per a description on Westminster’s official site, new breeds are…
