Why does my pet need vaccines?

Why does my pet need vaccines?

Dr. Kerri Blackburn  How do Vaccines Work? Vaccines are a method to teach the body’s immune system how to fight off a disease. A vaccine has parts of a virus or bacteria in it- not the whole bacteria or virus. This is enough for the immune system to recognize that there is an invader present.  The […]

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7 Things to Know Before Getting a New Puppy

7 Things to Know Before Getting a New Puppy

Dr. Abigail Brady A new puppy is so much fun, and truly such an adventure. Even if you have raised a puppy before, each one comes with its own personality and new challenges each day. Some are cuddly, some never stop running, some chew anything and everything while others are picky and will only eat […]

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Spoiling your Santa Paws by Dr. Gray

Spoiling your Santa Paws by Dr. Gray

With the spirit of the holiday season building, I know the pressure of what to get your loved ones must be consuming your thoughts. Well, I’ve got your furry friends covered!

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National Pet Dental Month

National Pet Dental Month

Dr. Kerri Blackburn In honor of National Pet Dental Month (February) we are highlighting the dangers of dental disease in pets. If your teeth looked poor, you would want to see your dentist, before things went too far and teeth started falling out, not to mention the pain involved… Unfortunately, many of the pets we […]

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Meet Cotton and Emmie – From Thick to Thin by Dr. Jamie Laity

Meet Cotton and Emmie – From Thick to Thin by Dr. Jamie Laity

Meet Cotton and Emmie!  Like so many of us, these two sisters have a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight and get back in shape them on their weight loss journey – both these girls will be weighing in and having photo shoots every 2 weeks until they reach their ideal weight! Two weeks ago, […]

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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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A Day in the Life of an AMH Veterinary Assistant. Meet Katie.

A Day in the Life of an AMH Veterinary Assistant. Meet Katie.

As a veterinary assistant, most days follow a similar routine of seeing appointments.  When the appointment arrives I get to have the first contact with the patient and his/her owner.  I place them into room and obtain a history on the patient.  After exiting the room, I brief the doctor on the patient and if […]

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Ear Infections in Dogs

Ear Infections in Dogs

How common are ear infections in dogs? Infection of the external ear canal is one of the most common types of infections seen in dogs. It is called otitis externa. Some breeds, particularly those with large, floppy or hairy ears, are more prone to ear infections, but ear infections may occur in any breed. What […]

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