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Apr 10 2015
Mitchell Veterinary Services Discusses Choosing a Dog Breed
Choosing a Dog Breed Spring is here, and that means puppy season! Choosing to add a dog to your family is a very important decision. Choosing what specific breed is…
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Apr 03 2015
Mitchell Veterinary Services Discusses Grape, Raisin and Currant Toxicity in Dogs, Oh My!
Grapes, raisins and currants can cause acute kidney failure in dogs. Unfortunately, the toxic compound within these fruits has not yet been identified. For this reason, it is important to…
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Mar 13 2015
Mitchell Veterinary Services Discusses the Dreaded Parvovirus in Puppies
Picture that you have just adopted your first puppy and are already very attached to it and then it develops severe bloody diarrhea, vomiting and dehydration. Like measles in the…
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Mar 06 2015
Mitchell Veterinary Services Looks at How to Keep Children Safe Around Dogs
Did you know during the months of March through May, there is an International Dog Bite Prevention Challenge? Here at Mitchell Veterinary Services, we believe that dogs can greatly enhance…
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Feb 27 2015
Mitchell Veterinary Services Explains What a Reverse Sneeze Is
A regular sneeze is when dogs and cats forcefully expel air from their noses to blow out mucus or other irritants. A reverse sneeze, on the other hand, is a…
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Feb 20 2015
Mitchell Veterinary Services Explains Why Chronic Vomiting in Cats is Not Normal!
For many years, cat owners and veterinarians alike have accepted chronic vomiting in cats as a normal behaviour. Recent research has shown us that chronic vomiting is actually not normal…
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Feb 13 2015
February is Dental Health Month! Mitchell Veterinary Services Explains Dental Disease.
Many pet owners don’t realize how important a healthy mouth is to their pet’s overall health. An unhealthy mouth can affect the way major organs function, including the liver, kidneys and…
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Feb 06 2015
Mitchell Veterinary Services Debunks Common Cat Myths
Myth 1: You can tell if a cat is sick based on whether its nose is dry. False: There is no correlation between the moisture of your pet’s nose and…
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Jan 30 2015
Mitchell Veterinary Services Debunks Common Dog Myths
There are many interesting myths out there about dogs. Here at Mitchell Veterinary Services, we are committed to educating everyone about their pets. Here are the truths to the very…
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Jan 23 2015
Mitchell Veterinary Services Explains Why Your Indoor Cat Needs to See the Veterinarian
Indoor cats may not share the same risks as outdoor cats. While they might not require the same types of vaccines and frequency of deworming as outdoor cats, it is…