Safety Through Stashing: How to Safely Store Pet Toxins

Safety Through Stashing: How to Safely Store Pet Toxins

We live with a wide variety of hazards in our midst, from household cleaners to automotive fluids, toxins are a-plenty in our homes.  There is a reason why there are warnings on the side of the packaging, as each year hundreds of thousands of poisonings take place. You may even have several child-proof locks, systems, […]

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Household Toxins

Household Toxins

Dr Bridget Andersen There are numerous toxins in a typical household to which our pets could become exposed.  Toxic substances range from obvious hazards such as rat poison, to seemingly benign substances such as over the counter flea medications and raisins.  It is impossible to remember all of the potentially harmful household items, but there […]

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Pet Lethargy: Are They Sick or Just Tired?

Pet Lethargy: Are They Sick or Just Tired?

For every pet behavior, there could be many possible reasons that explain why they do certain things. Some behaviors occur suddenly and cause great concern. Others tend to sneak in over time until they become part of the everyday routine. Tiredness or uncharacteristic fatigue is just one example of this. While certain pets, like seniors, […]

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Not Just Smoke and Mirrors: Vape Safety Around Pets

Not Just Smoke and Mirrors: Vape Safety Around Pets

We all are pretty aware of significant hazards to our furry families. Most pet owners know that cars can kill and that they shouldn’t feed chocolate to their dogs. When it comes to pet safety, though, it’s often those common household items that are a part of our everyday lives that we forget can be […]

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Where Can You Find Pet Safe Pest Control Products?

Where Can You Find Pet Safe Pest Control Products?

There’s no shortage of bug killers out there. Step into any home improvement store and you’ll find them in such variety you might easily assume you’ll never again have problems with spiders, mosquitoes, wasps, ants, rodents or any other pests.  Unfortunately, many of the commercially available pest control products are incredibly toxic to pets. The […]

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Pet Poisoning Prevention: How to Keep Your Pet Safe and Sound

Pet Poisoning Prevention: How to Keep Your Pet Safe and Sound

You do whatever it takes to keep your pet safe. Whether you’re out in public, traveling together, or at the dog park, there are always ways to avoid dangerous situations. That’s why it can be hard to imagine that some of the biggest threats to your pet’s well being may be right inside your own […]

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Why Do Dogs Pee When Excited? 

Why Do Dogs Pee When Excited? 

Remember that time that you got so excited you piddled on the floor? No? While urinating out of sheer joy is not something humans normally do, many dogs pee when excited on a regular basis. While it may seem like a strange behavior, there is a method to the madness and, as usual, Animal Medical […]

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An Eye on Pet Safety in the Backyard

An Eye on Pet Safety in the Backyard

People who live in apartments have understandable “yard envy” – especially if they share their place with a pet. To be sure, a fenced-in area brings a lot to the table, but that doesn’t mean yards are always risk-free. When pet safety is observed in and around the backyard, pet owners can truly have the […]

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Why Does My Pet Need Senior Wellness Bloodwork?

Why Does My Pet Need Senior Wellness Bloodwork?

The Importance of Senior Wellness Bloodwork  One of the most frequent questions I receive from pet owners is “Doc, why does my dog need bloodwork?  We just did that last year and everything was normal.”  Senior Wellness Bloodwork semi-annually in our pets is an important part of their physical exam.  Animals age much more rapidly […]

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Avoiding a Pet Emergency Visit

Avoiding a Pet Emergency Visit

Dr. Breanna Caltagarone Few things are as stressful as when your pet is injured or sick. Trips to the emergency room can be riddled with stress, anxiety, and fear of the unknown.  You can’t always predict when an illness or injury may occur.  At AMH we are here to help you and your pets around […]

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