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What Is a Food Elimination Trial?

Pets love any treats they can get their paws on, but unfortunately, not all treats agree with our pets! A lot of times, allergies are the root of the problem. They can cause skin issues, gastrointestinal issues and cause general discomfort.

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DVH Adoptable: Bear (Wilson Fisk)

Hello everyone, I’m Bear (AKA – Wilson Fisk, Mack Truck and many other nicknames). I came to live at Dartmouth Veterinary Hospital after my loving parents passed away, and my new owners sadly couldn’t take care of me. The lovely people at DVH were willing to give me a second chance at a new life!

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Veterinary Diets vs. Grocery/Pet Stores

Your veterinary team will often recommend feeding a diet sold exclusively through hospitals.

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Nutrition Transition

Knowing when to transition from puppy food to adult food can be difficult. The appropriate time depends on many things; the breed of the dog, the weight of the pet and even energy level.

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5 Tips for Choosing the Right Diet for Your Pet

  Proper nutrition is very important for a happy and healthy life. Here are 5 key facts to consider when choosing a food for our companion animals.

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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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