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Heartworm Prevention

Heartworm (Dirofilaria Immitis) is a parasite that mainly infects dogs, but can also infect cats, ferrets, wolves, coyotes and in rare cases humans. These worms live in the cardiovascular system, specifically in the arteries that lead from the heart to the lungs. They compromise the flow of blood through the body simply by slowly clogging […]

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Spring Pet Safety

Spring is a lovely time of year, winter is finally leaving, things are starting to bloom, and we can finally enjoy some sunshine. But spring comes with its dangers as well, here is a basic list of some things to look out for as we enter the spring season. Melting Snow: As the snow melts […]

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Ear Infections in Dogs

Ear infections are a very common problem for many dogs. They are uncomfortable, odorous and if left alone can progress to other more serious issues. Ear infections happen for a number of reasons. They can be caused by a buildup of bacteria, yeast, ear mites, hair or a simple an allergic reaction to food or […]

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Dartmouth Vet Hospital took wonderful care of my first dog. Maggie had some behavioural issues, all the staff were amazing…

Jaime Aitken

We have been going to DVH since 1998. We and our many cats have always been treated well, with…

Roderick Macdonald

Dr. O’Leary was absolutely amazing as was Amanda . Dr. O’Leary took care of any concerns and questions, explained what…

Nyssa G.

My wife brought our puppy in this morning. We were extremely worried. They saw him very quickly, were kind, compassionate…

Dave Snow

We’ve been with Dartmouth vet a long time! My boy is super nervous but always has a good time here.…

Marcy Lecky-nickerson

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The Risks of Being an Outdoor Cat

Cats are curious creatures who love to roam and explore. The outside world is full of birds to hunt, trees to climb and sun patches to roll in - so why doesn’t everyone let their cat go outside?

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