Veterinary Blog in Boxborough, MA

Sometimes it can be frustrating to try and set up a vet appointment for your pet when they have no openings for when you feel that you need it. Unfortunately, there are several reasons why this is happening currently across the United States. Throughout the COVID 19 pandemic more and more people have been adopting pets. Although this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, this has put a strain on many animal hospitals across the country. In addition, more people have been staying home as well, so more people are noticing symptoms of health issues in their pets that they normally
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Have you ever wondered about your dog’s teeth? Do you ever think about how many teeth your dog has or what you should do to take care of them? Have you ever considered whether your dog should go to the dog dentist? Many pet owners don’t think much about their dogs’ teeth, but in fact, teeth are very important to dogs. As a pet owner with a dog, you should learn as much as you can about your dog’s teeth so you can understand why they matter so much to your pet’s health and wellbeing. Read on to find out
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Is it normal for a cat to lose teeth? Yes and no. Yes, if it is a kitten. No, if it is an adult cat. Kittens are born without teeth as they have momma to nurse on. A kitten’s teeth come in between 2 and 6 weeks of age. These first teeth are baby teeth, also known as deciduous or milk teeth. Momma cat does not like this stage as these teeth are incredibly sharp and painful when nursing. Included are incisors, canine, and premolars, 26 teeth in all. These teeth start to fall out at about 11 weeks of
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