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An Adoption Story, part 3

Training’s for the dogs, right?
We have enrolled Sadie in puppy training and this has been incredibly helpful! Included are videos of things we’ve learned and an update on how we (and Sadie) are acclimating to this new life.

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An Adoption Story, part 2

We brought her home! But we certainly have our work cut out for us. Housebreaking, eating, loose stools, anxiety and separation issues are only some of the problems we encounter…

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An Adoption Story

This is a series that will post on Wednesdays touching on the various joys and struggles of adopting a rescue dog. Many people have adopted rescues or may be considering it and we thought that a look into what the process is like and the various challenges that may go along with this would be beneficial and of interest to readers.

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Winter-related questions from dog owners

This past Sunday we experienced our second big snowfall of the winter. Twenty degree temperatures and freezing winds prompt winter dog related questions.

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Adventures in the ER: We understand

When you bring your pet to our Emergency Service, injured or ill, we understand some of the distress because we’ve often been in the same position with a loved furry family member.

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Pet Travel Safety

It can be great fun to travel with your pet, if the circumstances are right.

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Should pets be given as gifts?

There are at least two sides to the question, but the important thing is that animals go to homes where they are wanted and will be looked after properly.

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Adventures in the ER: Denise and Niko

Ranging from comedy to tragedy we’ve seen it all here at A2AH ER, but when Denise and Niko’s story came rushing in one night, it took many of our “I’ve seen it all” ER docs and techs by surprise! (This story contains graphic images and may not be appropriate for children or the queasy)

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Record those symptoms with your smart phone

Your smart phone could capture some valuable clues to help diagnose your pet.

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Golden Retriever Lifetime Study

Two of our clients’ Golden Retrievers are participating in a large study that aims to shine light on how disease develops over time and what factors, such as lifestyle, may contribute to it.

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