By Ashley R I knew something was up when I was told I need to skip breakfast. It must be time for my dental cleaning! I jump in the car and sniff my way into Veazie Vet for the day. I am greeted by the lovely receptionist who always gives me a treat out of […]
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Since 2007, the Association of Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) found the percentage of obese and overweight pets in the United States has been steadily on the rise. Statistics from the 2012 National Pet Obesity Awareness Day Study showed approximately 53% of cats and 55% of dogs were overweight or obese. Nationwide, that means 88.4 million […]
Read MoreThe holidays are a time of year where spending time with friends, family, and eating lots of delicious meals are cherished among many. They are a time of hustle and bustle. We are busy preparing, decorating, and cooking, while our pets become caught up in the mayhem of the festivities. Sometimes, it is hard to […]
Read MoreWe understand that vaccinating against rabies is important, and sometimes it is difficult to make it into the veterinary office for an exam. That is why we hope to bring pet owners and pets together to vaccinate against rabies this Saturday, October 13th at the 2012 Orono Rabies Clinic. The event is open to all […]
Read MoreRabies. Although it is a common known virus, very few of us in Maine have ever worried about actually contracting it. Thanks to medical advances since the late 1800’s the United States has been able to control this deadly disease. September 28th is World Rabies Day so it seemed appropriate to take some time and […]
Read MoreJust when you think your kitty is on his best behavior, he is behind your back doing something he knows you won’t like. For example, eating hair elastics! He might be playing with them, but there is a chance that he is eating them too. Elastics and other small household items, like rubber bands, pose […]
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