Veterinary Health Care
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What is a veterinary technician?
A good veterinary technician is invaluable to the veterinarian. Most veterinarians rely heavily on their technicians, much the way a physician relies on the nursing staff. A veterinary technician is…
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I’ve seen a lot of information about supplements and nutraceuticals. How do I know what my pet needs?
The answer is different for each pet. In a nutshell, the vast majority of commercially prepared quality pet foods are fine to feed healthy animals. Looking for the nutritional adequacy…
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Which pet food should I feed my dog/cat?
The answer is different for each pet. In a nutshell, the vast majority of commercially prepared quality pet foods are fine to feed healthy animals. Looking for the nutritional adequacy…
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My pet has the same thing wrong that he/she was just treated for. Can the veterinarian just prescribe the same medication that he/she did the last time?
Sometimes it is possible to prescribe a second round of medication for your pet. However, while your pet may be showing similar clinical signs, he or she may have a…
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My pet needs to have surgery. Should I be worried about the anesthesia?
Techniques for managing veterinary anesthesia are sophisticated and involved; we at Atlantic Veterinary Care pride ourselves on the safety and thoroughness of our approach. We tailor our protocols to suit…
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My pet’s just been diagnosed with a medical condition/disease I’m not familiar with, and I want to find out more about it. Where can I find information I can trust?
You can turn to the Pet Health Section of our website, which offers current, trustworthy information written by veterinary professionals on a wide variety of topics. In addition, many veterinary…
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Why does my dog/cat need to have a blood test before starting heartworm medication?
Your pet should be tested for heartworm infection before he or she is placed on a preventive to avoid any harmful or possibly fatal complications. For instance, if a heartworm-infected…
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My cat doesn’t go outside. Why should I put him/her on a heartworm/flea/tick preventive?
Just because your cat doesn’t venture outdoors doesn’t mean outdoor parasites can’t get inside. Mosquitoes transmit heartworm disease, and as you probably know, there is no such thing as an…
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Can’t I just give my dog/cat a Tylenol or Advil to help with pain, rather than paying for more costly veterinary pain medication?
NEVER give your pet medication intended for people unless your veterinarian has prescribed it. Most over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), can have serious, POTENTIALLY…
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Can I get health insurance for my pet? If so, what’s covered?
Several companies offer health insurance for dogs and cats (and other pets). These plans have premiums and deductibles, just like human health insurance plans. The premiums and deductibles vary based…
