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Nov 07 2014
Coventry Animal Hospital Discusses Pancreatitis
What is pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that can occur in both dogs and cats. The pancreas is the organ responsible for producing insulin, as well as…
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Oct 17 2014
Coventry Animal Hospital Shares How to Save on Pet Care
Nowadays, we are all looking for ways to save money wherever we can. Here at Coventry Animal Hospital, we have come up with some very easy ways to save money…
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Oct 14 2014
Coventry Animal Hospital Discusses Separation Anxiety
As the name would suggest, separation anxiety is a behavior driven by fear of being left alone. Coventry Animal Hospital takes a closer look at this behavior and ways to…
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Oct 03 2014
Coventry Animal Hospital Discusses Rat Poisoning
There are a few different types of rat poison that all work to kill rodents in different ways. Your pet’s symptoms and treatment will depend on what type of…
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Sep 26 2014
Coventry Animal Hospital Discusses the Value of Crate Training Puppies
What is crate training? “Crate training” is teaching your dog to rest calmly in a small kennel or carrier. Crates can be used routinely for times when the dog is…
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Sep 19 2014
Coventry Animal Hospital Discusses Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV)
Here at Coventry Animal Hospital, we have seen our fair share of cases of GDV. GDV (also known as torsion or bloat) is an emergency condition that occurs most commonly…
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Sep 12 2014
Coventry Animal Hospital Probes into the Importance of Dental Cleaning
What is dental disease? Bad breath is a big red flag indicating something is wrong in your pet’s mouth and should not be ignored. Broken teeth, red gums, excessive drooling…
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Aug 29 2014
Human Medications Can be Bad for Pets as Reported by Your Veterinarian from Coventry Animal Hospital
There are many human medications that can be very dangerous for your pet, even in small doses. While these drugs are safe for humans, dogs and cats often metabolize…
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Aug 20 2014
Coventry Animal Hospital Discusses the Medical Emergency of Blocked Cats
The technical name for blocked cats is Feline Urethral Obstruction. What is Feline Urethral Obstruction? Feline urethral obstruction occurs when the urethra (the tube that drains urine out of…
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Aug 08 2014
Coventry Animal Hospital Gives a Rabies Update
Both public health and Coventry Animal Hospital staff take possible rabies exposures seriously and with good reason. Rabies is a virus that is almost always untreatable and fatal once…