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Mar 24 2017
Mitchell Veterinary Services Discusses Poison Prevention Week
March 19th -26th is pet poison prevention week, so we are discussing the most common toxins available in your home, and how to keep your pets safe. Human Over the…
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Mar 13 2017
Mitchell Veterinary Services Discusses Tick Prevention – Part # 2
It is best to prevent tick bites through avoidance or removing ticks right away before they have time to transmit disease. The process of disease transmission requires a minimum length…
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Mar 06 2017
Mitchell Veterinary Services Discusses Ticks – Part # 1
We have had some unseasonably warm weather here in Perth County – which means that ticks are active! There are two spikes in the tick population each year, occurring in…
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Jan 30 2017
Mitchell Veterinary Services Talks about Dog chew toys, also known as “Nothing is indestructible”
Most dogs have a huge desire to chew. Many people picture puppies with their sharp teeth exploring their surroundings through chewing, but after even after a puppy’s adult teeth erupt,…
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Nov 25 2016
Mitchell Veterinary Services Discusses Constipation in Cats
Cats usually have at least one poop per day and should not strain excessively. Constipation is an abnormal amount of feces that has accumulated in the colon and is difficult…
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Oct 31 2016
Mitchell Veterinary Services Discusses Puppy Socialization
Understanding how puppies develop can help you start your puppy off right. There is a critical socialization period during which time your pup will need to have exposure to people,…
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Oct 21 2016
Halloween Safety Tips for your Pet from Mitchell Veterinary Services
Halloween is approaching! While it is a fun time for adults and children alike, Halloween can be very stressful for our furry friends. Here are some simple tips for…
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Sep 16 2016
Mitchell Veterinary Services Discusses Considering Euthanasia of Your Pet
How do you know when it’s time? This is a very sensitive topic and a difficult one to address. We all hope that our pet will grow to an extremely…
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Jul 07 2016
Mitchell Veterinary Services Talks about First Aid for Hot Spots in Dogs
It’s summer! You may be thinking that a hot spot is a sunny locale or a place with a strong wireless signal for your cell phone, but did you know…
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Jun 20 2016
Mitchell Veterinary Services Talks about Dog Park Etiquette
The nice weather is here and it’s a great time to take your dog to the dog park! Dogs (like people) need mental and physical exercise, and the dog park…