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What Your Vet Tech Wants You to Know
Has your pet ever been to a veterinary hospital? If so, your pet probably met a veterinary technician. Veterinary technicians have many roles in the veterinary hospital that most clients never see. Here are a few things that every veterinary technician wants you to know.
Read MoreRetained Puppy Teeth in Dogs
Puppies are born without any visible teeth. Around 3 weeks of age their puppy teeth, or “deciduous teeth”, begin to erupt from the gum line. By about 4 months of age, puppies will have a full set of 28 deciduous teeth. At about 3.5 to 4 months of age, a puppy’s adult teeth will begin […]
Read MoreAcid Reflux in Dogs
Gastrointestinal reflux is characterized by an uncontrollable flow of gastric or intestinal fluid into the esophagus. This condition may be due to a brief relaxation of the sphincter (muscular opening from the esophagus to the stomach) or as a result of chronic vomiting. These gastric juices can cause damage to the lining of the esophagus […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Microchipping Your Pet
Here at Dartmouth Vet, we never want to see your pets get lost or stolen. If that were to ever happen, having your pet microchipped will greatly increase your chances of getting them back home.
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