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Over the past few years, veterinarians have begun to place increased emphasis on dental care for pets. Dental care is as important for the overall health of pets as it is for humans. According to the Animal Medical Center of New York, 85% of dogs and 50% of cats have periodontal disease by the age of three (http://www.amcny.org/dentistry). Proper dental care can prevent periodontal disease that can lead to more serious health issues, and could actually increase your pet’s life by two to five years. Stages of Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria in the mouth causing a […]

You may have heard references to the five stages of grief (also known as the Kubler-Ross model)—denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. According to Kubler-Ross, not everyone goes through the grief process touching on every stage or in any particular order. What is true is that when grieving, everyone goes through at least two of the stages. When we lose a treasured companion suddenly, the stages of grief may blur from one to the other or they could be distinct and obvious. The sudden loss or death of a pet can cause grief and the difficulty associated with it. For […]