Blog
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What You Need To Know About Spaying Your Dog
Oct 26 2018
What is ovariohysterectomy (spay)? Ovariohysterectomy (spay) is a surgical procedure where a veterinarian removes the entire ovaries and uterus. This causes sterilization of a female dog. There is a procedure…
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Intestinal Parasites: What You Need to Know
Oct 26 2018
Dogs and cats can become hosts to many intestinal parasites, some of which can cause serious symptoms and/or be transmitted to people. For this reason, we follow the CDC’s recommendation…
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Protecting Your Puppy: What We Vaccinate For and Why
Oct 26 2018
Many serious diseases can be prevented with vaccinations. With nearly 90 million pet dogs in the United States, your pet is likely to come in contact with an infectious disease…
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Nail Trimming: Tips for Success
Oct 26 2018
Nail trimming can be tricky for a lot of pet parents. Some patients still need professional assistance- our veterinarians can help you evaluate your pet’s individual situation and in some…
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Positive Reinforcement Trainers: Who We Recommend
Oct 26 2018
An important part of the puppy training process, and in some cases, for adult dogs who need a refresher, is finding the right trainer. Being in an urban area, St.…
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Puppy Socialization
Oct 26 2018
Did you know that puppies learn and develop a big part of their adult personality by 16 weeks of age? Their window for accepting and experiencing different stimuli (think strangers,…
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Puppy Housetraining
Oct 26 2018
Having a new puppy can be so exciting….and so tiring! Housetraining can be an exhausting, but ultimately an essential part of puppyhood. In general, avoid negative correction (no more rubbing…
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Puppy Enrichment
Oct 26 2018
The new puppy supply checklist can be extensive! From food, crates, bowls, and leashes to the obligatory Halloween costume, new puppies need a lot of stuff! While it’s a lot…
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Pet ER: Who You Gonna Call?
Oct 26 2018
Your pet’s emergency is a scary time for all involved. Save time and stress by bookmarking this contact information for area emergency services when Brentwood Animal Hospital is closed. Our veterinarians…
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Puppy Preventative Care Guidelines
Oct 26 2018
Our veterinarians will work with you to determine what vaccines and preventative care schedule is best for your puppy, based on their age, breed and lifestyle. In general, our hospital follows…
