by Arlington Animal Clinic | Aug 23, 2019 | Pet Health, Pet Nutrition
The other day I wandered into a local pet store in search of fish supplies for my daugther’s new betta fish. I’m not really a fish person and so it took me a few minutes to decide on what I needed. During my prolonged search, I happened to overhear the...
by Arlington Animal Clinic | Aug 23, 2019 | Pet Health
What is Diet-associated Cardiomyopathy? First let me start by defining DCM. DCM stands for dilated cardiomyopathy, a disease in which the muscles of the heart are unable to beat effectively, resulting in an enlarged, or dilated, heart. DCM is characterized...
by Arlington Animal Clinic | Aug 22, 2019 | Pet Health, Pet Nutrition, Pet Parasite Prevention, Wellness Care
Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms. – George Eliot When it comes to taking good care of you pet, there’s no way around it, the bulk of the work is done by you, the pet owner. Regular veterinary...
by Arlington Animal Clinic | Aug 22, 2019 | Pet Health, Pet Safety
Summer in New England is such a wonderful time of year but it does come with some potential hazards for our furry family members. To beat the heat and still enjoy the sunshine with your pets, here are some helpful tips: Prevention is key! Heartworm, intestinal...
by Arlington Animal Clinic | Aug 22, 2019 | Pet Health, Wellness Care
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. – Benjamin Franklin Regular wellness visits, also known as check-ups, are one of the most important steps in keeping your pet happy and healthy. Ben Franklin was absolutely right when he said...
