Notes fromthe exam room,for home.
Practical, plain-spoken advice from our doctors on the questions we hear every week. Short answer first, details after.
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- Our doctors
- Topics
- Seasons, new pets, teeth, seniors
- New posts
- Every few weeks
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SeasonalNew petsDentalSenior petsBehaviorParasites
New petsThe first 72 hours with a new puppy: a calm plan
What to set up before your puppy arrives, how to handle the first night, and when to book the first vet visit.
DentalCan you really brush a dog's teeth? A two-week plan
A step-by-step two-week plan to get your dog comfortable with tooth brushing, plus what to use and what to skip.
Senior petsSlowing down, or something more? Reading an older dog's walk
How to tell normal aging from pain in an older dog, the small walk changes worth noting, and simple ways to help at home.