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Mar 24 2017
Coventry Animal Hospital Discusses Poison Prevention Week
Human Over the Counter Medications Over the counter medications consistently rank at the top of the ASPCA’s list of most commonly ingested toxins by pets. While these medications may…
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Mar 13 2017
Coventry Animal Hospital Discusses Tick Prevention Part # 2
It is best to prevent tick bites through avoidance or removing ticks right away before they have time to transmit disease. The process of disease transmission requires a minimum length…
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Mar 06 2017
Coventry Animal Hospital Discusses Ticks – Part # 1
We have had some unseasonably warm weather here in Perth County – which means that ticks are active! There are two spikes in the tick population each year, occurring in…
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Jan 30 2017
Coventry Animal Hospital Talks about Dog chew toys, also known as “Nothing is indestructible”
Most dogs have a huge desire to chew. Many people picture puppies with their sharp teeth exploring their surroundings through chewing, but after even after a puppy’s adult teeth erupt,…
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Nov 25 2016
Coventry Animal Hospital Discusses Constipation in Cats
Cats usually have at least one poop per day and should not strain excessively. Constipation is an abnormal amount of feces that has accumulated in the colon and is difficult…
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Oct 31 2016
Coventry Animal Hospital Discusses Puppy Socialization
Understanding how puppies develop can help you start your puppy off right. There is a critical socialization period during which time your pup will need to have exposure to people,…
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Oct 21 2016
Halloween Safety Tips for your Pet from Coventry Animal Hospital
Halloween is approaching! While it is a fun time for adults and children alike, Halloween can be very stressful for our furry friends. Here are some simple tips for…
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Sep 16 2016
Coventry Animal Hospital Discusses Considering Euthanasia of Your Pet
How do you know when it’s time? This is a very sensitive topic and a difficult one to address. We all hope that our pet will grow to an extremely…
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Jul 07 2016
Coventry Animal Hospital Talks about First Aid for Hot Spots in Dogs
It’s summer! You may be thinking that a hot spot is a sunny locale or a place with a strong wireless signal for your cell phone, but did you know…
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Jun 20 2016
Coventry Animal Hospital Talks about Dog Park Etiquette
The nice weather is here and it’s a great time to take your dog to the dog park! Dogs (like people) need mental and physical exercise, and the dog park…