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Check out the latest educational articles and tips from the Androscoggin Animal Hospital team!
UNRAVELING THE GENETIC BLUEPRINT: HOW BREED-SPECIFIC TRAITS IMPACT PET HEALTH
DNA testing for pets can be fun, and many of us are utterly surprised to find out the breeds that actually make up our four-legged friend’s genealogy. You may have never imagined that your 10-pound lap dog had Great Dane ancestry, or your pooch who hates swimming has...
SAYING GOODBYE: A VETERINARIAN’S GUIDE TO EUTHANASIA AND END-OF-LIFE CARE
Our furry best friends are never with us quite long enough, and the responsibility falls to us as their compassionate caretakers to make some very important decisions in their final days. End-of-life care for pets can be tough, and pet euthanasia even...
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR COMMON PET AILMENTS
If you’ve ever wanted to try natural pet remedies alongside leading-edge veterinary care, you’re not alone. Plenty of pet parents are intrigued by the idea of holistic pet care. Some might worry that homeopathic remedies for animals have no place in the modern...
BEHIND THE SCENES: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
At Androscoggin Animal Hospital, our veterinary technicians are essential to our team, and play a vital role in providing exceptional animal care. As part of our celebration of Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week, we’ll take a closer look at the daily routine of...
TOP 4 REASONS TO ADOPT A DOG THIS MONTH
Ever since 1981, October has held a special place on the calendar. That’s because it’s Adopt-a-Dog Month! There are millions of dogs living in shelters across America. They’re waiting for loving pet parents and a safe home. Could you be the perfect person? If you have...
UNVEILING THE IMPORTANCE OF CAT DENTISTRY
Cats tend to not get the same level of veterinary attention that dogs do, in part due to their amazing ability to hide health issues from even the most observant owner. Feline dental care is no different, with far fewer cats receiving attention for their teeth than...