by pinpoint | Jan 16, 2020 | Hot Topics!
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. Here at State Street Animal Hospital, PC we take this opportunity to educate our clients more about the importance of their pets oral health and care. Why do we worry about the teeth? Dental disease hurts: so it affects...
by pinpoint | Dec 13, 2019 | Hot Topics!
Ho, Ho, Ho and mistletoe, the holly and the ivy, the time has come to cook the cake and decorate the halls. In the dark cold days of winter the holidays bring us color and delight, and some avoidable risks. Let’s look at a few: Holiday greens: Many of our favorite...
by pinpoint | Jun 28, 2019 | Hot Topics!
Fireworks, picnics and other Fourth of July traditions can be great fun for people; but all of the festivities can be frightening and even dangerous for animals. Noisy fireworks and other celebrations can startle animals and cause them to run away; holiday foods can...
by pinpoint | Apr 28, 2019 | Hot Topics!
What do we want from a flea collar? Effectiveness: If the collar doesn’t really control the problem, why wear it? Over the counter flea collars tended to be a weak weapon in the battle against fleas and ticks. The new Seresto collar by Bayer is different. The...
by Steve Tanner | Oct 18, 2018 | Hot Topics!
Should our dogs be taking vitamins as they age? Healthy pets who are eating pre-made food, meaning dry kibble or wet food, with a label on the bag that says the food meets AAFCO standards, do not require vitamins as their diets are pre-balanced with the essential...
by Steve Tanner | Aug 29, 2018 | Hot Topics!
“As previously reported by American Veterinarian®, there is a notable discrepancy between the types of pet foods veterinarians and pet owners believe to be healthy for dogs and cats. For instance, when asked whether low- or no-grain diets are healthier for dogs,...
